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CV57 FZA

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

210,093 mi
Last recorded210,093 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 FZA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 210,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 210,093 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 206,450 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lens slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 206,143 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lens slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 197,445 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 197,364 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 189,660 miles

both front tyres

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2017 189,660 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 186,296 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 186,296 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 174,146 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 163,473 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 163,473 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 139,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 139,507 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 117,983 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,873 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,685 miles

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 FZA is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FZA, 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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What year was CV57 FZA registered?

CV57 FZA is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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