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DG07 FTC

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 FTC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 83,851 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 76,123 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 71,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 71,681 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and on 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

positive battery terminal loose

Pass 20 Apr 2020 69,796 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,395 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 63,395 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,895 miles

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

centre brake lamp inop

o\s\r axle bush slightly worn

Fail 5 Apr 2018 58,895 miles

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

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

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

centre brake lamp inop

o\s\r axle bush slightly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,244 miles

n/s/r tyre cracks in tread

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak on engine

rear number plate deteriated

slight inbalance front brakes

Fail 17 Mar 2017 54,212 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracks in tread

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak on engine

rear number plate deteriated

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,181 miles

Drivers side windscreen wiper starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,014 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

O/S and N/S front, lower arm, front bush bonding is starting to deteriorate.

Passenger wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,818 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,217 miles

Engine coolant looks quite contaminated.

Engine oil requires topping up.

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Front brake pads more than 50% worn.

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 33,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak on engine.

Engine coolant looks quite contaminated.

Engine oil requires topping up.

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Front brake pads more than 50% worn.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,020 miles

N/S front anti roll bar drop link upper balljoint gaiter starting to deteriorate.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,967 miles

N/S front anti roll bar balljoint gaiter split.

O/S windscreen wiper starting to deteriorate.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 21,967 miles

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

N/S front anti roll bar balljoint gaiter split.

O/S windscreen wiper starting to deteriorate.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,058 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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DG07 FTC is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG07 FTC, 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 DG07 FTC registered?

DG07 FTC is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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