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KA57 FWG

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,816 mi
Last recorded92,816 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 FWG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 92,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs rusty and slight scoring on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps glass deteriorating poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe has corrosion/rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front abs cutter rings have corrosion/rusty poor condition

Front exhaust front flexi pipe poor condition outer sleeve loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm front bush deteriorating starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,541 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 91,541 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (centre chassis) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,989 miles

Exhaust flexy poor condition

Nearside Head lamp pattern poor

Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,736 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 89,734 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,538 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 86,538 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,970 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 81,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,798 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,288 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 73,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,065 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,134 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 47,134 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,575 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 36,575 miles

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

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

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

recommend tracking

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,021 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

rear discs poor

rear tyres worn on outside edge

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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KA57 FWG 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 61.9%.

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 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 KA57 FWG, 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 KA57 FWG registered?

KA57 FWG is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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