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GF57 XJJ

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,314 mi
Last recorded109,314 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,314 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low And Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axel Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,968 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 107,948 miles

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,252 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 106,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 106,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 100,238 miles

Front and rear suspension rusty

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and offside( outer sub frame bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,151 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 97,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed AND offside ,+worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 90,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,656 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,839 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,124 miles

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

wet day

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 29,667 miles

175 70 14 t

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

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

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

both front tyres have bad wear on inner edges

Fail 13 Oct 2012 29,667 miles

175 70 14 t

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have bad wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,956 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2010 16,713 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 16,713 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XJJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

GF57 XJJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is GF57 XJJ safe to buy?

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