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DU07 GCV

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,627 mi
Last recorded105,627 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 GCV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,627 miles

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

Front radiator support bracket corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 104,461 miles

Rear brake back plates are corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 104,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake back plates are corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate is corroded advise repair

Offside Rear brake back plate is corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2019 94,477 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 94,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 94,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pressure low / possible puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 89,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pressure low / possible puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,483 miles

Offside Front brake back plate is corroded

Offside Rear brake has restricted free movement

Offside Rear lamp has water in it

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake and the foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 83,482 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake back plate is corroded

Offside Rear lamp has water in it

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 77,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,519 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 68,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,674 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wishbone bushes are very slightly deteriorated

front discs worn & lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 33,795 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 33,795 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,139 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,053 miles

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,726 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wheels require tracking

nearside front tyre on 1*6mm on outter edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legel

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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DU07 GCV is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU07 GCV, 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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DU07 GCV is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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