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EJ57 VGL

2007 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,141 mi
Last recorded35,141 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 VGL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 35,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 33,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 32,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 32,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 30,722 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.56mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,340 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 25,743 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,601 miles

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

engine bay covers

Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 19,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on oinner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 16,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

centre high level brake light n/w

o/s/f tyre worn on oinner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,746 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,642 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,998 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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EJ57 VGL is a 2007 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol 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 EJ57 VGL, 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 EJ57 VGL registered?

EJ57 VGL is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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