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DL07 KYE

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,821 mi
Last recorded99,821 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 KYE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 99,821 miles

hand brake has travel

n/s/r tyre low on tread /crack

o/s/f link bar has play

rear axle has corrosion

rear brake pads low

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust h as blow on middle

corrosion front to rear

Fail 14 Jun 2024 99,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

corrosion front to rear

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust h as blow on middle

hand brake has travel

n/s/r tyre low on tread /crack

o/s/f link bar has play

rear axle has corrosion

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,371 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on sub frame (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s/o/s rear axle mountings corroded

n/s/o/s rear chassis corroded and inner sills

power steering tank low oil

Fail 31 Mar 2023 90,363 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on sub frame (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s/o/s rear axle mountings corroded

n/s/o/s rear chassis corroded and inner sills

power steering tank low oil

Pass 14 Apr 2022 83,682 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Apr 2022 83,682 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe under wheel arch joined to centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 80,541 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet secondary latch ineffective

Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 75,420 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,273 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 65,323 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 58,968 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,902 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,282 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 46,282 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,605 miles

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

nearside,side repeater lens missing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,744 miles

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

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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DL07 KYE is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DL07 KYE, 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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DL07 KYE is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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