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FM07 FNK

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,108 mi
Last recorded89,108 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 FNK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

clutch worn

power steering pipe slight leak rack area

Fail 9 Oct 2018 89,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

clutch worn

power steering pipe slight leak rack area

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,539 miles

advise strong possible movement in other nearside front steering/suspension

power steering fluid leak steering rack area

rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise strong possible movement in other nearside front steering/suspension

power steering fluid leak steering rack area

rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 77,958 miles

STRONG ADVISE front brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 69,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,450 miles

brake pipes covered in grease can not be inspicted

front number plate broken

steering rack leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,386 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge nsr tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2012 45,866 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2011 38,055 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre inner edge on sidewall has splits

tracking is out

Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,055 miles

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

n/s front tyre inner edge on sidewall has splits

tracking is out

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,629 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 May 2010 25,629 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn

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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FM07 FNK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM07 FNK, 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 FM07 FNK registered?

FM07 FNK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is FM07 FNK safe to buy?

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