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HV57 DWY

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,687 mi
Last recorded79,687 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 DWY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 79,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 79,687 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,792 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 65,043 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, approx 2mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer shoulder 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper arm is missing

exhaust flexi section is in poor condition

offside and nearside abs trigger rings are corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 61,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, approx 2mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer shoulder 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper arm is missing

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

exhaust flexi section is in poor condition

offside and nearside abs trigger rings are corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 57,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,264 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 48,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,598 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 43,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,056 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 34,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,353 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,956 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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HV57 DWY is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol 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 HV57 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

HV57 DWY is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is HV57 DWY safe to buy?

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