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KA07 AKV

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

948 mi
Last recorded948 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA07 AKV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 948 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 946 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 4,057 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 4,057 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 185 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 8,040 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 7,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 6,899 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 6,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 5,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 5,156 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 4,689 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 4,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,122 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 29,096 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 9,096 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres showing abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulders

Pass 3 May 2013 25,059 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2012
Pass 9 May 2011 16,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 11,664 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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KA07 AKV is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KA07 AKV, 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 KA07 AKV registered?

KA07 AKV is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is KA07 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA07 AKV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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