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GL07 ZHK

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,669 mi
Last recorded171,669 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 ZHK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 171,669 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 171,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 151,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,465 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 136,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding Wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,460 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall.

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,460 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall.

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,604 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2015 97,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,060 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,680 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,313 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,074 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 ZHK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHK, 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 GL07 ZHK registered?

GL07 ZHK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 August 2007.

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