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HY07 PZZ

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,146 mi
Last recorded89,146 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 PZZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,442 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 88,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,708 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

both front tyres worn inner edge

nearside front wiper has split end

Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

both front tyres worn inner edge

nearside front wiper has split end

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

chip in screen

Fail 12 Feb 2013 70,055 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

chip in screen

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,658 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 51,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,289 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 36,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 25,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,181 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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HY07 PZZ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HY07 PZZ, 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 HY07 PZZ registered?

HY07 PZZ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is HY07 PZZ safe to buy?

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