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FM07 UKH

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,542 mi
Last recorded117,542 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 UKH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2021 117,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread has perished down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,274 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 110,250 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 106,385 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear has nail in

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 99,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear has nail in

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,344 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 92,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,912 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,912 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,479 miles

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

o/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 17 Nov 2014 62,476 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,403 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,346 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

wear to nearside font tyre on outer edge borderline

wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

wear to offside rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2010 30,855 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 UKH is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

FM07 UKH is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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