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EX57 GVK

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,067 mi
Last recorded204,067 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 GVK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 204,067 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 181,746 miles

centre stop not working

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2018 181,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre stop not working

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 163,014 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10%-20% left (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 162,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

unable to see rear pads

Fail 28 Sep 2017 162,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to see rear pads

Pass 29 Sep 2016 142,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad coolant leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2016 142,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

bad coolant leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,225 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 119,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,976 miles

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 11 Sep 2013 104,473 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,833 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 97,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,766 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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EX57 GVK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX57 GVK, 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 EX57 GVK registered?

EX57 GVK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is EX57 GVK safe to buy?

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