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FE57 XWY

2007 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,923 mi
Last recorded117,923 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XWY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Requires Attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Requires Attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 116,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Requires Attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Requires Attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,930 miles

corrosion under vehicle and suspension all over

Pass 21 Sep 2020 112,724 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 112,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 111,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 17 Sep 2019 111,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 109,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 106,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 79,179 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 both rear tyres worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 79,179 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 both rear tyres worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 66,288 miles

advise centre stop light

advise o/s/f tyre low on edges some damage to tyre

advise o/s/r tyre going out of shape devoid of tread in places on inner edge

advise wiper blades

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,091 miles

advise front and rear discs badly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise o/s/f wing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,232 miles

advise child seats at rear

advise damage to o/s/f

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FE57 XWY is a 2007 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE57 XWY, 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 FE57 XWY registered?

FE57 XWY is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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