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FD07 MMA

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,972 mi
Last recorded112,972 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 MMA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 112,972 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2018 112,965 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55 15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55 15 also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wing mirror slightly loose

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump and rack area (2.3.3b)

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

high level brake light not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 97,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 97,767 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 84,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

PAS pipes damp

Fail 23 May 2016 84,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

PAS fluid on minimum

PAS pipes damp

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2015 70,958 miles

Bush de-bonding O/S/F suspension arm

High brake light is not working

N/S wiper blade is split

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

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 21 May 2014 45,416 miles

High brake light is not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2014 61,632 miles

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

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)

High brake light is not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 51,384 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 51,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,335 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 42,335 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 34,612 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Tyre size 195/55/15

Uneven ware on rear tyres

Fail 18 May 2011 34,612 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

Tyre size 195/55/15

Uneven ware on rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2010 24,822 miles

Uneven tyre ware on rear tyres

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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FD07 MMA is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FD07 MMA, 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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FD07 MMA is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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