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FL57 OGU

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,686 mi
Last recorded106,686 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 OGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 106,686 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 106,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 105,997 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,679 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,056 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 105,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,579 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 104,577 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,159 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

exhaust corroding

light surface corrosion to rear of offside outer sill

Fail 23 Aug 2017 103,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing edges

light surface corrosion to rear of offside outer sill

Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,247 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 102,247 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 87,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 87,689 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside mirror glass damaged but view to rear not effected

Fail 9 Jul 2014 68,704 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside mirror glass damaged but view to rear not effected

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,065 miles

drivers side mirror damaged.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,065 miles

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres worn to 2mm and worn off on inner edges.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,588 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 31,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,890 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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FL57 OGU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FL57 OGU, 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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FL57 OGU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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