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FV57 AEM

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,618 mi
Last recorded94,618 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 AEM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,618 miles

All X4 SUSPENTION COMPARTMENT RUSTY CORREDED

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Also rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 91,045 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 85,771 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 85,771 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,517 miles

covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 77,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 70,580 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 70,471 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,421 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,404 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,709 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,404 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 52,404 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,328 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,154 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,222 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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FV57 AEM is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV57 AEM, 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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FV57 AEM is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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