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DY07 UYV

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,529 mi
Last recorded104,529 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 UYV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,806 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,685 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,982 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 81,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,549 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,991 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,142 miles

both front tyres badly worn on edges and very close to limit

Fail 30 Mar 2016 63,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres badly worn on edges and very close to limit

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,950 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,008 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,357 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to deterioate

Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,357 miles

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

o/s front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to deterioate

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,637 miles

both front tyre inner edge bold

front brake disc lip

rear brake disc badly corraded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,666 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 26,666 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,431 miles

both front tyres getting very low

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 UYV is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY07 UYV, 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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What year was DY07 UYV registered?

DY07 UYV is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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