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2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,051 mi
Last recorded136,051 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 136,051 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 136,051 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 20 Oct 2015 128,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,509 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 123,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 116,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 108,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,883 miles

Both rear outer seats, childseats fitted. Unable to fully assess seatbelts.

Nearside reg bulb deteriorated.

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 92,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear outer seats, childseats fitted. Unable to fully assess seatbelts.

Nearside reg bulb deteriorated.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,419 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front 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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HY57 VPN is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HY57 VPN, 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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HY57 VPN is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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