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LB57 KUT

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,628 mi
Last recorded73,628 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 KUT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,353 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Front registration plate is cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2017 66,351 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Front registration plate is cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2016 60,213 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

corrosion on both rear coil springs

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre cracking and side wall worn

possible damage to front sub frame / front engine mount fouling radiator fan plastics

Fail 29 Dec 2016 60,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

corrosion on both rear coil springs

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre cracking and side wall worn

possible damage to front sub frame / front engine mount fouling radiator fan plastics

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,780 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2015 54,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,162 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,162 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,243 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,057 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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LB57 KUT is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LB57 KUT, 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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LB57 KUT is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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