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ET07 EKA

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,544 mi
Last recorded93,544 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 EKA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 93,544 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 90,096 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,617 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 81,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 75,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,767 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,253 miles

front tyre edges worn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,757 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake balance near limit

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,461 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 61,461 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,262 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 61,262 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,860 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 48,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,542 miles

Both front wheel trim hub caps missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 37,542 miles

Both front wheel trim hub caps missing

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,741 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,318 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 12,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 2,826 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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ET07 EKA is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ET07 EKA, 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 ET07 EKA registered?

ET07 EKA is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is ET07 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET07 EKA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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