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HT07 CLX

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT07 CLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 94,136 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 94,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,124 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 91,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,742 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,487 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 78,448 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,276 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 75,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,220 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,556 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,493 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,968 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,503 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 50,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,935 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper split

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,701 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 23,435 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,435 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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HT07 CLX is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HT07 CLX, 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 HT07 CLX registered?

HT07 CLX is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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