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FY57 FDD

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,663 mi
Last recorded99,663 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 99,663 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 99,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 94,811 miles

Front number plate has slight damage.

general age related corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 90,050 miles

Offside Rear brake showing signs of over heating.

Rear axle heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,492 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,492 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,233 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,062 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 49,051 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,306 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 33,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,652 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 21,649 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,378 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 FDD 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 72.2%.

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 FDD, 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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What year was FY57 FDD registered?

FY57 FDD is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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