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HV57 MXJ

2007 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,266 mi
Last recorded103,266 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 MXJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 103,266 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 99,507 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 99,507 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,137 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 95,137 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,664 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 89,664 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 85,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,231 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 72,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,891 miles

boot has damage

rear bumper damaged

rear fog lamp lens damaged

rear wiper blade defective

steering rack damp

Fail 18 Sep 2018 66,891 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

boot has damage

rear bumper damaged

rear fog lamp lens damaged

rear wiper blade defective

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

rear wiper defective

Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,354 miles

Rear tyres worn and detriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,795 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,946 miles

PAS rack damp

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 14,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

PAS rack damp

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

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, tread split/lifting and is flat

Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,670 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,142 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 MXJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

HV57 MXJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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