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FL57 WUM

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,789 mi
Last recorded94,789 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 WUM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 94,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 90,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 90,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 77,830 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,757 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 65,022 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 65,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 59,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,165 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 56,847 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 56,847 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 50,016 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 50,014 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 42,368 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 36,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

passenger airbag deactivated warning light on at time of test

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 8 May 2015 30,116 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 30,116 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads low

front wipers smearing slightly

rear discs badly corroded

rear pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 24,993 miles

both front tyres close to limits

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front wipers worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,443 miles

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

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 WUM is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WUM, 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 FL57 WUM registered?

FL57 WUM is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is FL57 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 WUM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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