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KC56 MXK

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,713 mi
Last recorded127,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 MXK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2025 127,713 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested offside front wishbone mounting area likely to collapse (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wish bone front mounting area heavily corroded and weak. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front wishbone inner front bush breaking away from bondings

offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,645 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 119,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (175/70/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Fluid residue at pipe/hose at offside of rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 110,541 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front wishbone inner front bush starting to break away from bondings

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,468 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 105,499 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 105,499 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,474 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,213 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,213 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 91,198 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear plus nearside front wiper blade slight split advice only

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear plus nearside front wiper blade slight split advice only

Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,976 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 71,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,151 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 52,380 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,681 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,212 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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KC56 MXK is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC56 MXK, 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 KC56 MXK registered?

KC56 MXK is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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