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HG07 SWK

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,324 mi
Last recorded141,324 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 SWK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 141,324 miles

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 138,896 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 135,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 135,310 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 128,756 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 117,624 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 111,687 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 24 Mar 2020 111,654 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,057 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 107,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,064 miles

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

Front bumper grill insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 99,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper grill insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracks between tread

Fail 21 Mar 2017 90,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracks between tread

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,327 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 84,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both side's (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,720 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,775 miles

light rust on front brake hose ferrules

minor marks/light scratches on windscreen

minor wear in both front lower arm bushes

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight wearon o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 68,102 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 61,907 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 50,810 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,477 miles

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

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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HG07 SWK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HG07 SWK, 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 HG07 SWK registered?

HG07 SWK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 May 2007.

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