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EJ07 SSK

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,669 mi
Last recorded155,669 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 SSK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 155,669 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO UNBOND.

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM SUMP.

Fail 7 Sep 2021 155,669 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO UNBOND.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM SUMP.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 145,969 miles

Advise oil leak from sump area

Pass 23 Apr 2019 130,956 miles

Both headlamps slightly misty

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 130,956 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Both headlamps slightly misty

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 118,677 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 118,677 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,657 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 103,657 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,176 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 93,176 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,262 miles

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 53,262 miles

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

both front wipers starting to split

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,343 miles

offside rear tyre perished on tread

Fail 14 Apr 2011 329,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished on tread

wipers not checked for efficiancy as washers not working

Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,114 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 SSK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ07 SSK, 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 EJ07 SSK registered?

EJ07 SSK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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