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HV07 WKD

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,952 mi
Last recorded97,952 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 WKD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 97,952 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 97,948 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2024 96,659 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess brace (6.1.8 (a) (i))

clutch dragging

Fail 22 Aug 2024 96,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess brace (6.1.8 (a) (i))

clutch dragging

Pass 2 Sep 2023 94,946 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 94,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,957 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,221 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished slightly

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,942 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,701 miles

front tyres worn edges

Fail 3 Feb 2015 54,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn edges

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,163 miles

both front tyre pressures was very low

slight damage at n/s front tyre on outer side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,826 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,485 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 27,485 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,985 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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HV07 WKD is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HV07 WKD, 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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HV07 WKD is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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