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FY57 FCM

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,008 mi
Last recorded117,008 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FCM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,008 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

corrosion apparent both rear brake disc outer faces

n/s/r tyre inner edge wear

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Fail 5 Sep 2022 116,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high much too high adjuster will not lower lamp enough (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

corrosion apparent both rear brake disc outer faces

n/s/r tyre inner edge wear

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 18 Aug 2021 100,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush slight d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,961 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Pads look low (unable to fully inspect due to wheel/trim)

Fail 28 Aug 2020 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Pads look low (unable to fully inspect due to wheel/trim)

Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,300 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 82,300 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,934 miles

both sides at front tyre started wearing on inner edges & rear central(top) stop lamp not wired

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front and rear (more on inner face) (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 63,934 miles

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

both sides at front tyre started wearing on inner edges & rear central(top) stop lamp not wired

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front and rear (more on inner face) (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,501 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,345 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,952 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,746 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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FY57 FCM 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 77.8%.

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 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 FY57 FCM, 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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FY57 FCM is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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