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FX07 YVR

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,337 mi
Last recorded177,337 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 YVR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 177,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Also requires glass polishing or replacing (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 174,199 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor split minor grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms forward facing bushes slight deterioration peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded around seam but not leaking

little reserve travel on park brake... brake locks

rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 May 2024 167,961 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms forward facing bushes starting to peel slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded and damp around seam at rear

minor oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 May 2024 167,908 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms forward facing bushes starting to peel slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded and damp around seam at rear

minor oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 May 2023 164,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

little reserve travel on park brake

Pass 27 May 2022 159,797 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have slight corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 May 2022 159,792 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel zero effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe split and leaking fluid DANGEROUS (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have slight corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2021 158,594 miles

hi level brake light in op

Pass 11 May 2020 155,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 155,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 149,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 144,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 138,989 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 138,988 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,999 miles

Rear brakepads look worn

both front to rear brakepipes corroded in and around all clip areas

Fail 3 Jan 2017 136,958 miles

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

Rear brakepads look worn

both front to rear brakepipes corroded in and around all clip areas

Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,758 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 126,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 114,453 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 101,358 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,024 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,436 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 34,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,274 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)

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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FX07 YVR is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FX07 YVR, 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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FX07 YVR is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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