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DY07 UYP

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,666 mi
Last recorded93,666 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 UYP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 93,666 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,123 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,856 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 74,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 65,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 64,975 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,677 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,025 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 47,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 44,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 44,225 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 39,877 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 39,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,068 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 36,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 32,299 miles

Nearside Front has slight brake bind

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,624 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 175/70/14

Pass 11 Mar 2013 9,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 8,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f wiper weak

o/s/f wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,659 miles

Brake discs rusty.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,105 miles

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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DY07 UYP is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DY07 UYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY07 UYP registered?

DY07 UYP is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is DY07 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY07 UYP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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