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EF07 XLO

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,218 mi
Last recorded93,218 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 93,218 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 93,218 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working Both Offside & Nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 89,425 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2025 89,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 70,977 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,721 miles

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

suspension rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2021 65,256 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,095 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 29 Jul 2019 62,188 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))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 62,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 59,441 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 57,074 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,398 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 55,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,786 miles

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,757 miles

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 15 May 2014 32,647 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 22,909 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tyres starting to split

Pass 23 May 2011 16,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 25 May 2010 12,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XLO is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF07 XLO, 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 EF07 XLO registered?

EF07 XLO is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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