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FL07 TXR

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,977 mi
Last recorded117,977 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 117,977 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,401 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,455 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,554 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2016 109,554 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,198 miles

Both front tyre pressures low

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside front tyre bald on both edges

Fail 12 Mar 2015 101,915 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyre pressures low

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

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

Offside front tyre bald on both edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,756 miles

Front tyres worn inners

Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,736 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,579 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,466 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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FL07 TXR is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

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

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