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EJ57 VGP

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,947 mi
Last recorded131,947 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 VGP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 131,947 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 122,278 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 119,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 112,226 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 112,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,487 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Apr 2018 103,487 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,194 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 92,194 miles

Stop lamp not working none working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

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 17 Mar 2016 75,741 miles

both front lower suspention arm front bushe slightly deteriated

Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspention arm front bushe slightly deteriated

front brake pads worn close to limit

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriated

n/s/r tyre worn on inside and outside edges and nail in tread

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 2 Apr 2015 62,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,249 miles

both front lower arm front bushes slightly deteriated and starting to part

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2014 48,249 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm front bushes slightly deteriated and starting to part

front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,169 miles

Front wipers split but still providing an adequate view of the road

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,181 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,370 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 8,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VGP is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EJ57 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

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

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