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2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,021 mi
Last recorded127,021 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 URL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 127,021 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 127,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2023 118,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 118,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 107,343 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 107,343 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,982 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 98,982 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 86,277 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 86,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working NS + OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 70,469 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 28,304 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS / edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,575 miles

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

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

both wiper blades worn ok at time of test

child seat fitted unable to fully test seatbelt

Fail 27 May 2016 17,573 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both wiper blades worn ok at time of test

child seat fitted unable to fully test seatbelt

Pass 3 Dec 2014 15,587 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split, but clears screen

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 12,720 miles

misting of fluid power steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2012 10,042 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 10,042 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 8,074 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 8,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 5,822 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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GU57 URL is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 URL, 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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GU57 URL is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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