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HY57 MZF

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,631 mi
Last recorded131,631 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 MZF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 131,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 124,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 124,385 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play os and ns (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os and ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 116,324 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 116,232 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 107,173 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,630 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 96,630 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os and ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 88,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,987 miles

Nearside Front taped up to secure

power steering belt starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust joint corroded no leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,364 miles

Nearside Front door mirror has had temp repair carried out but not affecting use at all

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,985 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 62,985 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,212 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,913 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,452 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,201 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,594 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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HY57 MZF is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HY57 MZF, 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 HY57 MZF registered?

HY57 MZF is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2007.

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