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EJ07 HLO

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,226 mi
Last recorded55,226 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 HLO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 55,226 miles

Central Front Lower radiator support/crossmember corroded

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 49,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Radiator support corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 47,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,748 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 42,748 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 40,467 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,237 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 37,231 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,881 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 32,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 30,642 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 28,924 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 15,258 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)

STRONG ADVISE. o/s/f tyre tread inner edge very low

both rear tyres tread pattern cracked

small cuts outer side wall offside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,519 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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EJ07 HLO is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EJ07 HLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ07 HLO registered?

EJ07 HLO is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 June 2007.

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