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EJ57 VHV

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,723 mi
Last recorded42,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 VHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 42,723 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- front bush starting to pull out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 39,198 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 35,028 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Front bushes starting to pull out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In tread

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 31,695 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 26,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2021 26,452 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,446 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2020 22,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,028 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2019 18,028 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 11,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 6,481 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 5,913 miles

all tyres cracking on tread and side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 5,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all four tyres have small cracks inbetween tread patterns

Pass 20 May 2014 4,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres have small cracks inbetween tread patterns

Pass 22 May 2013 4,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 May 2012 3,532 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 2,915 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 VHV is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

EJ57 VHV is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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