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FG57 LWF

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,787 mi
Last recorded62,787 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 LWF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 62,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has nail in tread (Non-repairable) (175/70R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has screw in tread (Non-repairable) (175/70R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 60,190 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 60,190 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 57,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 57,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 55,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 52,580 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2021 52,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 51,180 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 51,180 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020 51,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 49,502 miles

Rear both wheels slightly binding

Pass 24 May 2018 46,507 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 46,507 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 42,797 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 40,200 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 40,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,093 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,741 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,089 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 25,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,395 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,764 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,001 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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FG57 LWF is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FG57 LWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG57 LWF registered?

FG57 LWF is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is FG57 LWF safe to buy?

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