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FY07 JPJ

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,704 mi
Last recorded76,704 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 JPJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2022 76,704 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 70,674 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 70,674 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded high pressure pipe from rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,671 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Engine Oil Level On Minimum

Fail 4 Jun 2020 67,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald Inner + Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Leak

Engine Oil Level On Minimum

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (Close To Cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,150 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,399 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high level rear light not working

Fail 27 Mar 2017 59,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high level rear light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 46,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,438 miles

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

rear fog light partially blocked by tow bar hitch

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,645 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Oil leak

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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FY07 JPJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY07 JPJ, 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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FY07 JPJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 March 2007.

Is FY07 JPJ safe to buy?

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