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GU07 DVP

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,793 mi
Last recorded141,793 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 DVP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 141,793 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom Ball Joint - Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 134,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 126,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 123,867 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 111,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,789 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 102,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 102,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 102,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,076 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,171 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,032 miles

unable to detect emissions during emissions test

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low- wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,945 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,553 miles

o/s/f tyer starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,465 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 26,044 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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GU07 DVP is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver 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 GU07 DVP, 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 GU07 DVP registered?

GU07 DVP is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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