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EX57 WBT

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 WBT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 96,443 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 96,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted RE-SECURE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INGRESS. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted WEAR INDICATOR BENT AND CAUGHT ON CALIPER. NOT ALLOWING MOVEMENT. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 BULB PEEL. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OUTER EDGES. 175/70 14. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 SCORED AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS/OS BULB PEEL. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 84,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2025 84,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 84,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 77,167 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,837 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 63,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,911 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2022 59,911 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit wrong size battery installed not allowing clamp to sit over battery securely (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Stop lamp(s) all not working brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,464 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,911 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 55,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,731 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,541 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 45,541 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre has tears

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,221 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,929 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,103 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,578 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 31,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,639 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,716 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 WBT is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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