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FV07 EBU

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 EBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 103,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,502 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 98,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 92,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 86,464 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 86,464 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,233 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 76,649 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 May 2021 76,649 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 73,541 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 73,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,532 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 60,531 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and under inflated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,425 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,473 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,472 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,266 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 32,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,126 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 20,630 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,630 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,059 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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FV07 EBU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FV07 EBU, 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 FV07 EBU registered?

FV07 EBU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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