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GF07 UAK

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,241 mi
Last recorded88,241 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 UAK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 88,241 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 88,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 80,752 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 80,750 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 73,623 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 73,621 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 66,038 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 66,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 59,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 59,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,800 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,973 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 42,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,197 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 41,137 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,948 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,281 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 36,230 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,434 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,194 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on outer edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,402 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,782 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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GF07 UAK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GF07 UAK, 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 GF07 UAK registered?

GF07 UAK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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