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J77 RMJ

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,520 mi
Last recorded46,520 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 RMJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 46,520 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 42,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,864 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 38,864 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 35,254 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,531 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 27,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 23,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 21,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,887 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,591 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,453 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,913 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,861 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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J77 RMJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J77 RMJ, 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 J77 RMJ registered?

J77 RMJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is J77 RMJ safe to buy?

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