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HY07 PZS

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,119 mi
Last recorded142,119 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 PZS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 142,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight hand brake travel

Fail 16 Mar 2020 141,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 134,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Note ; Wheel fixings covered , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by pump & rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,988 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake imbalance of 19%

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre balding on inner edge (Close to cords)

P.A.S pipe to rack has misting of oil

P.A.S pump has misting of oil

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 123,996 miles

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 42 % , n/s low

Brakes ; Rear brakes imbalance 16 %

Lighting ; High level stop lamp not working

Steering ; P.A.S. seepage of fluid from hose / pipe by pump & rack

Wheel nuts covered , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,061 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Brakes ; o/s/f brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Brakes ; parking brake has little reserve travel

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; n/s/f secondary tread balding on inner edge

Tyres ; o/s/f secondary tread balding inner edge, suspect close to cords , recommend replace

Tyres ; o/s/r tread low outer edge

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

center brake light out?

Fail 11 Mar 2015 111,301 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

center brake light out?

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre out of shape due to pressure being too low

Fail 11 Mar 2014 104,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre out of shape due to pressure being too low

Fail 8 Mar 2013 94,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

recommend replacement of track rod ends as may cause sudden wear to new tyres

wheel caps fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

recommend replacement of track rod ends as may cause sudden wear to new tyres

wheel caps fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,715 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn / corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

wheel nuts covered

wipers do not clear screen 100 % , recommend replace

Fail 8 Mar 2011 70,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,645 miles

hanging object removed from rear view mirror as is a mot fail

Fail 9 Mar 2010 57,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hanging object removed from rear view mirror as is a mot fail

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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HY07 PZS is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HY07 PZS, 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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HY07 PZS is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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