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FP07 VYK

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,128 mi
Last recorded53,128 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 VYK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 53,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 45,400 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 45,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 38,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 35,798 miles

underside components all areas showing general corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2022 35,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower arm ball joint worn (bolt on ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,019 miles

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / n/s/f a/r/bar link arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2021 34,019 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split / smearing screen 16" - 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / n/s/f a/r/bar link arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,584 miles

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2020 32,583 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure rear no plate loose / insecure / delaminated (0.1 (a))

Front both front lower suspension arms bushes becoming slightly unbonded / slight flexing / both front anti roll bar link arms gaiters becoming deteriorated

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 29,649 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 29,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades worn . (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 27,250 miles

both front lower arms front support bushes starting to unbond slightly

centre eye level brake light inop

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 4 May 2017 24,363 miles

advised items advised last year

both front lower arms bushes becoming unbonded

front brake discs corroded on edges

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 4 May 2017 24,363 miles

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

advised items advised last year

both front lower arms bushes becoming unbonded

both rear brake discs corroded / marked on inner braking surface / slight fluctuation developing / advise to replace / inner b/pads not working full face of discs

front brake discs corroded on edges

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 22,275 miles

both front lower arms / front bushes becoming slightly unbonded

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear brake discs corroded / pitted / scored on inner braking surface

slight binding on n/s/r brake (internal h/brake shoes) ??????

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015 19,737 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)

front tyres wearing on innner edges

rear tyres cracked/perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,420 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2013 15,084 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 3 May 2012 12,477 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 10,037 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,343 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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FP07 VYK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FP07 VYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP07 VYK registered?

FP07 VYK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is FP07 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP07 VYK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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