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GL56 UGV

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,242 mi
Last recorded136,242 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 UGV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 136,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 136,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 116,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 96,399 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 85,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,076 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,398 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,655 miles

Offside rear wheel has been binding but not on test

Fail 13 Mar 2017 66,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear wheel has been binding but not on test

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,012 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,657 miles

corrosion to front discs

Fail 30 Mar 2015 54,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to front discs

Pass 30 Aug 2014 52,574 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,068 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 41,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,837 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 20,837 miles

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

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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GL56 UGV is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GL56 UGV, 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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GL56 UGV is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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