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GL07 YAG

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,225 mi
Last recorded96,225 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 YAG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 96,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,163 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 93,162 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted both rears carrier bolts lower loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 91,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 88,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 86,194 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 82,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 78,590 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,362 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 64,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,789 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,413 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,261 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 32,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,592 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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GL07 YAG is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GL07 YAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL07 YAG registered?

GL07 YAG is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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