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DL07 NKJ

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,878 mi
Last recorded123,878 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 NKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,878 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,000 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,336 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 78,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 43,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front Ns and os corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 43,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front Ns and os corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both front Ns and Os. (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,548 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror moulding broken

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine and under body covers

Fail 31 Mar 2017 32,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror moulding broken

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine and under body covers

Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine and under body covers

Fail 2 Apr 2016 14,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine and under body covers

Pass 10 Nov 2014 14,407 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 14,407 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 12,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 10,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 7,816 miles

all tyres have light cracking in treads

Pass 10 Aug 2010 5,904 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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DL07 NKJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NKJ, 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 NKJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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