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FP07 VYS

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,484 mi
Last recorded143,484 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 VYS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 143,484 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected piston hanging out (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 141,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 132,283 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 121,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front main pipe in clips on floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front headlight glass discoulering

Fail 26 Feb 2018 121,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front main pipe in clips on floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front headlight glass discoulering

Pass 27 Feb 2017 109,982 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 109,982 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edgers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,739 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Mar 2016 100,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2015 90,106 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 81,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,266 miles

advise offside side repeator starting to show white

strong advise both rear outer seat belts staring to retract slow

Fail 29 Feb 2012 55,266 miles

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

advise offside side repeator starting to show white

strong advise both rear outer seat belts staring to retract slow

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,851 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 48,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,652 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 VYS is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP07 VYS, 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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FP07 VYS is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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