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KD57 VGU

2007 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,212 mi
Last recorded188,212 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD57 VGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 188,212 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 175,122 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 174,322 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF and OSF headlamp aim kick up to offside. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split and slight play at ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 161,778 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 161,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 152,439 miles

OSF Tyre Wearing on Inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2016 142,126 miles

Underside rusty in places

Pass 23 Sep 2015 128,094 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 128,094 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 77,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 57,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,499 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,514 miles

offside front tyre worn inside 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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KD57 VGU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KD57 VGU, 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 KD57 VGU registered?

KD57 VGU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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