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FY57 VMJ

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,014 mi
Last recorded127,014 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 VMJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 127,014 miles

both rear tyres perished

corrosion on all brake discs

o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 1 Aug 2018 127,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion on all brake discs

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 29 Oct 2015 124,099 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes covered in plastic coating

Fail 19 Nov 2014 106,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes covered in plastic coating

o/s/r tyre 2mm and perrishing very soon needs changing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,527 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,192 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre perished and cracking

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 VMJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

FY57 VMJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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