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HY07 RBU

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,959 mi
Last recorded95,959 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 RBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,940 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,940 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,105 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,398 miles

emissions are smokey

nearside front tyre and spare tyre are worn down and are close to legal limit in places

Fail 9 Apr 2015 79,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both sides front tyres are heavily worn on inner edges

emissions are smokey

nearside front tyre and spare tyre are worn down and are close to legal limit in places

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,934 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,214 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges (raised tread pattern)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,522 miles

centre exhaust rubber adrift

centre rear seatbelt twisted

front wiperblades split

rear number plate dirty

Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,821 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 RBU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY07 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

HY07 RBU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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