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KJ57 EXA

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,422 mi
Last recorded77,422 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 EXA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 77,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,619 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 64,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 59,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 59,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 53,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 27,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,548 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,509 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,092 miles

brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 20,091 miles

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

brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,409 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 16,696 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,659 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

unable to see rear brakes clearly

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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KJ57 EXA is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KJ57 EXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ57 EXA registered?

KJ57 EXA is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is KJ57 EXA safe to buy?

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