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DV07 FLH

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,227 mi
Last recorded96,227 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 FLH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 96,227 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 96,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,312 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded almost to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded almost to white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 78,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded almost to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded almost to white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 73,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 73,164 miles

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,557 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 70,557 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,254 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,795 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,465 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 7 Dec 2017 49,465 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,749 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Dec 2016 33,749 miles

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

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

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2015 33,151 miles

Front & rear brake discs worn

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

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

Offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2015 33,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front & rear brake discs worn

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

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

Offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,029 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 27,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,531 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,043 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,322 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,599 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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DV07 FLH is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DV07 FLH, 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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DV07 FLH is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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