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EX57 USL

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,136 mi
Last recorded138,136 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 USL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 138,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 117,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,067 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre on 2.5 mm. 175/70/r14

Fail 14 Sep 2018 103,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm / low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre on 2.5 mm. 175/70/r14

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,565 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 95,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,029 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly, knocking noise from unknown source

Fail 13 Sep 2016 88,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm2mm2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails in tread ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,468 miles

Offside Rear nail in treaded area

Fail 25 Sep 2015 80,468 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in treaded area

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,743 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 74,476 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,818 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 64,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,982 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 50,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,520 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,904 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 USL is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

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

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