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HY07 WTV

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,013 mi
Last recorded133,013 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 WTV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 133,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 127,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 114,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 100,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 100,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 85,332 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 75,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r brakes binding

Fail 20 Feb 2012 50,398 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

n/s rear tyre close to limit. o/s front wishbone bush worn.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,398 miles

n/s rear tyre close to limit. o/s front wishbone bush worn.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both sides front disc(s) slightly worn

both sides rear disc(s) slightly pitted

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 WTV is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

HY07 WTV is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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