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KC07 NPJ

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,449 mi
Last recorded149,449 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC07 NPJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 149,449 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ST/RACK LEAK FROM O/S SEAL (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 140,854 miles

front and rear discs corroded and lipped, need replacing

Fail 30 Aug 2018 140,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear discs corroded and lipped, need replacing

Pass 4 May 2017 129,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 115,366 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 115,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 106,440 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,650 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 91,650 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 77,025 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 52,406 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 38,286 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 38,211 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KC07 NPJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KC07 NPJ, 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 KC07 NPJ registered?

KC07 NPJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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