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EF07 BWX

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,045 mi
Last recorded73,045 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 BWX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 73,045 miles

195/55/15 85v event

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 73,045 miles

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

195/55/15 85v event

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,119 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 65,119 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,705 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,110 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 55,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,820 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 50,820 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 45,360 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 45,360 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 37,915 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 32,812 miles

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

tyre wear indicates that front wheel alignment requires adjustment

Pass 16 May 2012 26,172 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,176 miles

Nearside wingmirror loose (not excessive insecurity)

Fail 18 May 2011 20,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside wingmirror loose (not excessive insecurity)

Pass 20 May 2010 14,148 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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EF07 BWX is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EF07 BWX, 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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EF07 BWX is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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