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JO51 TLA

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,343 mi
Last recorded116,343 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO51 TLA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 116,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 113,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 109,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 106,948 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 102,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 99,590 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 97,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 94,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at very outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush slightly de-bonded

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush slightly de-bonded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,467 miles

Front brake pads appear to be quite worn

Fail 20 Aug 2016 88,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake pads appear to be quite worn

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,268 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 72,200 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,766 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 54,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,271 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,596 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,438 miles

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

Offside 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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JO51 TLA is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JO51 TLA, 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 JO51 TLA registered?

JO51 TLA is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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