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DS56 AHA

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,546 mi
Last recorded155,546 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 AHA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 155,546 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear REAR axle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 149,081 miles

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

power steering pipes damp

rear sub-frame heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 142,619 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension beam heavily corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 133,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2021 133,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2020 127,532 miles

Corroded suspension under body

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 122,838 miles

subframe slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2019 122,838 miles

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

subframe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 120,896 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 120,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,057 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 113,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 110,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,865 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 92,750 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,043 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,961 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,728 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 53,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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DS56 AHA is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS56 AHA, 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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DS56 AHA is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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