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CV57 FYL

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,937 mi
Last recorded49,937 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 FYL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 49,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Manufactures under covers fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 49,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Manufactures under covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Vehicle is under sealed

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,150 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perishing

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 14 Mar 2017 43,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perishing

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,111 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe has light corrosion has plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s o/s rear tyres perishing o/s has slight damage

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle has light corrosion

wipers leaving slight smears

Fail 27 Mar 2015 40,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

feul tank is corroded

rear tyres has light perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,902 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

feul tank is corroded

rear tyres has light perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,590 miles

rear tyres begining to perish

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,983 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

N/S/F lower suspension arm bush deteriorated (not resulting in excessive movement)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F lower arm bush deteriorated (not resulting in excessive movement)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 37,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

N/S/F lower suspension arm bush deteriorated (not resulting in excessive movement)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F lower arm bush deteriorated (not resulting in excessive movement)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,267 miles

nearside front and offside front suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 26 Apr 2012 36,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and offside front suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight bind to offside front brake

slight deterioration to offside front wiper blade

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge (advise tracking)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,288 miles

high level stop lamp not working.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 24,288 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stop lamp not working.

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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CV57 FYL is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 61,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV57 FYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV57 FYL is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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