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HJ07 OTH

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,956 mi
Last recorded118,956 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 OTH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 118,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,196 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By pas pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 116,193 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By pas pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 114,513 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 109,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 109,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,970 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,306 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Centre brake light not working

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,153 miles

Power steering pipe and pump wet

Fail 9 Mar 2015 76,153 miles

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

Power steering pipe and pump wet

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 62,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,759 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,571 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,454 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 29,454 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,425 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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HJ07 OTH is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ07 OTH, 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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HJ07 OTH is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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