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GL07 YAK

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,480 mi
Last recorded127,480 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 127,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 127,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 126,734 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 126,733 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,655 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner and outer edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under Body Corrosion All Over including Suspension front and rear

coolant level low

Fail 14 Feb 2024 123,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner and outer edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under Body Corrosion All Over including Suspension front and rear

coolant level low

Pass 16 Feb 2023 120,873 miles

Coolant on minimum level

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2018 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2018 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 120,873 miles

Coolant on minimum level

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2018 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2018 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,193 miles

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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,942 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,790 miles

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

front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,917 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,117 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 89,114 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

clutch fluid reservoir empty

Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,897 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 83,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,076 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 78,073 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,503 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 70,501 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,134 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,749 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer shoulder

Fail 19 Aug 2011 51,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer shoulder

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,579 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 YAK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GL07 YAK, 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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GL07 YAK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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