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HV57 DWE

2007 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,405 mi
Last recorded92,405 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 DWE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 92,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 92,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake performance snatching

Fail 24 Oct 2023 89,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake performance snatching

Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,784 miles

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2022 84,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,884 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc face worn/rusty

check rear service brake for imbalance

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2020 77,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,293 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,807 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,057 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 70,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and has cuts in tread

Fail 1 Aug 2017 61,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and has cuts in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,037 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,646 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,662 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 28,714 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,542 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 15,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s wiper split

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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HV57 DWE 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 65.2%.

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 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 HV57 DWE, 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 HV57 DWE registered?

HV57 DWE is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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