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FV07 SDY

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,329 mi
Last recorded115,329 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 SDY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 115,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,094 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats folded when presented for test

Fail 26 Aug 2021 81,035 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats folded when presented for test

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,414 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,404 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.16 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,450 miles

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

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

nsf, nsr and osr tyres perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2018 48,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

nsf, nsr and osr tyres perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2017 46,118 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 46,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,358 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,133 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,628 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,539 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,574 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,189 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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FV07 SDY is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV07 SDY, 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 FV07 SDY registered?

FV07 SDY is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 July 2007.

Is FV07 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 SDY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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