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FN07 HWM

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,376 mi
Last recorded103,376 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 HWM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

acident damage n/s/f

Fail 4 Apr 2019 103,374 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

acident damage n/s/f

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 90,617 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,558 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f on inner edge of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r disc inner face (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake application uneven

Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f on inner edge of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r disc inner face (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake application uneven

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 3mm, bald on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat been fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat been fitted

adjusted headlight leveller to "0" ,rechecked lights all ok

oil leak from crank pulley area

passenger air bag has been switched off at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 3mm, bald on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat been fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat been fitted

adjusted headlight leveller to "0" ,rechecked lights all ok

oil leak from crank pulley area

passenger air bag has been switched off at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,557 miles

(advise) engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay items

(advise) front brake discs lipped and worn ( reccomend replacement near future )

(advise) o/s/f brake binding slightly ( reccomend brake service )

(advise) o/s/r tyre cracked and perished between treads ( reccomend replacement )

(advise) rear brake discs lipped and worn reccomend replacement near future )

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,373 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,208 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,946 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 34,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,030 miles

both head lamp aim slightly blured

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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FN07 HWM 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 FN07 HWM, 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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FN07 HWM is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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