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GF57 FDZ

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,262 mi
Last recorded116,262 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 FDZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 116,262 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe burst during brake test ( covered pipe ) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,732 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,412 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 113,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 111,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outside edge

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2019 111,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outside edge

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2017 109,771 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outside edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on outside edge

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

small chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Dec 2017 109,771 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outside edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on outside edge

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2016 104,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 104,851 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,963 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 7 Jan 2016 95,963 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outside edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,615 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 71,612 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 58,214 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,214 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,721 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,005 miles

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

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

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 FDZ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

GF57 FDZ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 October 2007.

Is GF57 FDZ safe to buy?

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