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KJ07 RMF

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,680 mi
Last recorded144,680 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 RMF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 144,680 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 144,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,471 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 137,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 128,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 115,863 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 115,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 101,354 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 101,354 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,687 miles

Nearside Rear object in tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2015 80,687 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear object in tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,987 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front brakes are worn

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,996 miles

exhaust system is starting to corrode

front brakes are worn

Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system is starting to corrode

front brake pads are worn

wipers are worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,683 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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KJ07 RMF is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol 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 KJ07 RMF, 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 KJ07 RMF registered?

KJ07 RMF is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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