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FL07 TXP

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,133 mi
Last recorded160,133 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 TXP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 160,133 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 160,132 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 146,144 miles

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

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

fuel tank is damp underneath unable to confirm its a fuel leak

Fail 20 Mar 2019 146,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank is damp underneath unable to confirm its a fuel leak

Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 130,155 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Knocking sound when moving / no obvious fault found

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 110,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge 205/40/17

Tyre worn smooth inner edge also perrishing 205/40/17 STRONG ADVISE

Fail 16 Mar 2017 110,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge 205/40/17

Registration plate lamp not working ( x 2 ) (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn smooth inner edge also perrishing 205/40/17 STRONG ADVISE

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40/17W (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level very low

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40/17W (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level very low

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,883 miles

Center stop light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Tyre worn on the egdes 205/40/17

Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,883 miles

Center stop light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F Tyre worn on the egdes 205/40/17

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,721 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 41,854 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 34,200 miles

both front tyre's splitting on the inner edge's but does not show cord or canvas

Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 19,148 miles

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

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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FL07 TXP is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL07 TXP, 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 FL07 TXP registered?

FL07 TXP is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is FL07 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL07 TXP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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