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LC07 VYP

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,277 mi
Last recorded69,277 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 VYP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 69,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 67,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,768 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 56,768 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c/v boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring mounting plate corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring mount corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 53,674 miles

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

oil filter seal leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,938 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 49,936 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,569 miles

Rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2019 44,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 38,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 38,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,129 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,720 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,330 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 17,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,642 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,303 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,730 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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LC07 VYP is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LC07 VYP, 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 LC07 VYP registered?

LC07 VYP is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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