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CV57 XLN

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,091 mi
Last recorded104,091 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 XLN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 104,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2019 97,648 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover touching wheel (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2018 90,226 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 90,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 84,178 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,167 miles

Centre Rear Upper brake light not working

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member has slight rust (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 80,167 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Upper brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member has slight rust (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,535 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

TOW BAR RUSTY

Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH REAR SHOCKS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

TOW BAR RUSTY

Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,196 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,341 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 70,355 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,941 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,275 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 XLN is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

CV57 XLN is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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