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KR07 HXM

2007 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,268 mi
Last recorded116,268 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 HXM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,268 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 116,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 105,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 105,791 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission excessive leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear through clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

under body has product applied obscuring many testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (through support clips), brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking around flexible brading (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded also where fixed to sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 92,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (through support clips), brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking around flexible brading (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded also where fixed to sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 90,290 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 90,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 74,062 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 74,062 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavy inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2017 60,419 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 44,976 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 44,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 34,208 miles

OSR tyre perished between tread.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,792 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,086 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,344 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,953 miles

nearside front tyre very close to limit and perished

Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,236 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2010 13,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

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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KR07 HXM is a 2007 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR07 HXM, 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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KR07 HXM is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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