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HY07 TWZ

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,067 mi
Last recorded97,067 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,067 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 97,065 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 94,270 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,064 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,064 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 82,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 70,893 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 70,893 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,607 miles

Nearside Front roll bar link rod ball joint boot poor con.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,404 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 175/70/14

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,974 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 52,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,986 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Wheel trims fitted & engine cover

Fail 12 Apr 2016 48,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Wheel trims fitted & engine cover

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,959 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges of tread (raised tread) early replacement advised

offside front tyre worn very low on edges of tread (raised tread) early replacement advised

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and small cuts in tread

plastic wheel trims fitted to all road wheels

Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,446 miles

coolant level low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 175/70/14

offside rear tyre has deep cuts cant see cords on test

offside wiper blade, split end

rear number plate loose

tyre pressures low

Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,156 miles

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

passenger air bag off

unable to see the front and rear brake pads

Fail 7 Mar 2012 34,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic hub caps fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic hub caps fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s wiper split

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,412 miles

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

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,522 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 28,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 TWZ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

HY07 TWZ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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