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DY57 DFE

2007 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,147 mi
Last recorded138,147 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 DFE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 138,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 132,538 miles

Both side sill has corrossion but not weakened

Brake pipes coverd I seallant

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded To rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 118,121 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,678 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 92,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,671 miles

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,908 miles

near side front door mirror glass cracked.

near side front tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 63,907 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front door mirror glass cracked.

near side front tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,065 miles

evidence of slight accident damage to drivers door pillar

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

slight surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2011 54,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

evidence of slight accident damage to drivers door pillar

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

slight surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 11 Aug 2010 52,635 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,635 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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DY57 DFE is a 2007 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY57 DFE, 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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DY57 DFE is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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