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HW57 FEJ

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,794 mi
Last recorded115,794 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 FEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 115,794 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 115,792 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 107,720 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 107,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,307 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 102,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,560 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,649 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 85,448 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 74,862 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,398 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,174 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 61,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 54,529 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 54,529 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,528 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,915 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres slightly loosing shape

Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,026 miles

advise offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,652 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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HW57 FEJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW57 FEJ, 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 HW57 FEJ registered?

HW57 FEJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is HW57 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW57 FEJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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