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CV57 FYX

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,809 mi
Last recorded125,809 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 FYX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 125,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 125,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,405 miles

Oil leak Bad engine oil leak ()

Rear n/s brake disc poor condition

Centre brake light out

Components covered in mud

Offside Rear Tyre 0 inner edge and low tread rest

Fail 1 Feb 2017 116,402 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking brake low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre brake light out

Components covered in mud

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight binding (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre 0 inner edge and low tread rest

Oil leak Bad engine oil leak ()

Rear n/s brake disc poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2016 105,660 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 105,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,402 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,257 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 57,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,890 miles

unable to check rear centure seat belt due to no seatbelt stalk

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 FYX is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYX, 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 FYX is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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