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GF57 ETU

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,102 mi
Last recorded62,102 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 ETU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,102 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 62,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 49,675 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 39,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,872 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 29,185 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 28,091 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,145 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 23,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,365 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 20,122 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

n/s front outer c v gaiter leaking but not split

Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,275 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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GF57 ETU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF57 ETU, 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 GF57 ETU registered?

GF57 ETU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 October 2007.

Is GF57 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 ETU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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