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K18 RHH

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests46 (34 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,907 mi
Last recorded53,907 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 RHH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

34 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 53,907 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 53,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pickup ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2025 60,679 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 60,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 49,564 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 49,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 56,904 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front bodywork damaged but secure

Pass 21 May 2024 46,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 46,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 54,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 43,971 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 47,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,007 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 46,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 41,393 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 41,393 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 42,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 26,639 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 38,664 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 21,053 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 33,594 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 33,594 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 21,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 15,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,788 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 28,788 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 10,070 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 23,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished inner side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2016 9,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 19,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 8,817 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 16,876 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 7,640 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 14,864 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 14,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 6,432 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)

all four tyres slightly cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2013 12,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 12,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 5,304 miles

all four tyres slightly cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2012 10,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 4,335 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 7,686 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 3,370 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 5,490 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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K18 RHH is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K18 RHH, 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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K18 RHH is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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