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EF57 AZC

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,674 mi
Last recorded72,674 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 AZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 72,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,686 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,412 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,510 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 64,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 62,373 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 62,373 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,977 miles

front number plate cracked but still legible

slight fluctuation in both rear brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,280 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 52,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 44,217 miles

rear tyres cracking/perished tread and sidewall areas

Pass 22 Nov 2014 26,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 16,386 miles

All tyres have slight cracking to side walls

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 11,983 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 10,669 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 8,607 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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EF57 AZC 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 82.4%.

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 EF57 AZC, 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 EF57 AZC registered?

EF57 AZC is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 November 2007.

Is EF57 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 AZC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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