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FD57 ELJ

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,884 mi
Last recorded60,884 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 ELJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 60,884 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 58,942 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 56,287 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 54,491 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 54,491 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Low On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Low On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 52,642 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,101 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,578 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,047 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,495 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,554 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,793 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,992 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 9,525 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 9,296 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 9,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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FD57 ELJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FD57 ELJ, 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 FD57 ELJ registered?

FD57 ELJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is FD57 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD57 ELJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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