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HJ07 ZXG

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,450 mi
Last recorded134,450 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 ZXG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 134,450 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn at inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,538 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 129,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 123,668 miles

Nearside parking brake reading low efficiency

Pass 13 Jun 2019 115,221 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 107,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,243 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,126 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2015 66,126 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,108 miles

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

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

condensation in o/s/r lamp

Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

condensation in o/s/r lamp

hand brake just met reading 19%

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing edges

off rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,994 miles

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

mirror missing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 34,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

mirror missing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,463 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,685 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 ZXG is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ07 ZXG, 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 ZXG is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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