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FT07 LPP

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 LPP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 97,706 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet secondary safety catch seized

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 97,706 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet secondary safety catch seized

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,445 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d/cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 89,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d/cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,212 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 77,211 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,249 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 70,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,166 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 65,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,439 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 48,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,870 miles

front brakes slightly uneven

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,765 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

near side rear disc worn/pitted,, off side rear disc worn/pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,355 miles

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

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

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

near side / off side rear discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,759 miles

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

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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FT07 LPP is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol 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 FT07 LPP, 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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FT07 LPP is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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