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GU57 UPF

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,258 mi
Last recorded44,258 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 UPF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,258 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front o/s (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play front o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s inner thread (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 44,258 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front o/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front n/s (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working rear n/s (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working rear o/s (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play front o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s inner thread (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,606 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,590 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 35,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 26,450 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 26,450 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 19,366 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 19,366 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 15,334 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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GU57 UPF is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU57 UPF, 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 GU57 UPF registered?

GU57 UPF is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is GU57 UPF safe to buy?

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