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FM07 TXK

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,899 mi
Last recorded125,899 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 TXK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 125,899 miles

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

osf abs ring corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2025 125,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

osf abs ring corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 124,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 122,863 miles

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 120,724 miles

exhaust front flexy very weak

Fail 2 Aug 2022 120,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front flexy very weak

Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 105,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 105,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,137 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,619 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 88,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,889 miles

different size tyres front to rear

Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,763 miles

front tyres different size to rear

osf wheel arch top area damaged twisted (accident)

wheel nuts look wrong sort for the car

osf seatbelt cut/frayed

Fail 11 Jul 2016 75,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported along chassi (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front tyres different size to rear

osf wheel arch top area damaged twisted (accident)

osr brake binding

wheel nuts look wrong sort for the car

osf seatbelt cut/frayed

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,923 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 59,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 57,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,164 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,164 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,527 miles

Slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,064 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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FM07 TXK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

FM07 TXK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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