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FN07 HWS

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,056 mi
Last recorded28,056 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 HWS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 28,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 25,060 miles

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

Parking brake lever slightly high but working correctly

Fail 17 Apr 2024 24,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever slightly high but working correctly

Pass 4 Apr 2023 16,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

security of offside steering rack gaiter.

Fail 4 Apr 2023 16,658 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing lower suspension arm ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

security of offside steering rack gaiter.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 14,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 13,476 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 13,325 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 13,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front brakes holding on

Pass 11 Mar 2019 13,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,707 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 12,699 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 12,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,789 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 9,861 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,333 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 7,540 miles

offside wiper split

rear wiper split

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 HWS is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN07 HWS, 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 FN07 HWS registered?

FN07 HWS is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is FN07 HWS safe to buy?

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