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KH57 BFV

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,230 mi
Last recorded71,230 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 BFV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 71,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges[nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine coolant low

Fail 27 Oct 2025 71,227 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges[nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine coolant low

Pass 1 Nov 2024 61,493 miles

Front Exhaust flexi damage

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 57,887 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 57,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 54,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,876 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 53,640 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 53,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 51,807 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 51,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,043 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,873 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,618 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe is worn

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 44,618 miles

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

exhaust front flexi pipe is worn

exhaust system is corroded

front brakes are slightly worn

nearside front tyre is worn on inner tread

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn unevenly

front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Sep 2014 36,882 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,286 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,915 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,485 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 21,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,688 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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KH57 BFV is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KH57 BFV, 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 KH57 BFV registered?

KH57 BFV is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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