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DV57 SDZ

2007 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,435 mi
Last recorded105,435 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 SDZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,435 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 105,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 99,818 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,308 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 98,296 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,525 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,967 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 91,891 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,986 miles

advise o/s/f lower w/bone bushe starting to split but no play

advise rear pads getting low

Fail 28 Aug 2013 66,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/f lower w/bone bushe starting to split but no play

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,438 miles

Offside 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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DV57 SDZ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV57 SDZ, 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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DV57 SDZ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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