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LC07 VYR

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,386 mi
Last recorded135,386 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 135,386 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 129,260 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 129,260 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 129,258 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 122,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 122,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,830 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 113,829 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 105,730 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 105,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,007 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 99,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 89,160 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 89,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,746 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,849 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 77,552 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 77,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror items (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,388 miles

o/s/r tyre wear uneven

Fail 28 Apr 2015 74,378 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/r tyre wear uneven

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,775 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,319 miles

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

both rear tyres stepped on edges

Fail 8 Apr 2013 48,319 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both rear tyres stepped on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,637 miles

handbrake has minimum reserve travel

Fail 17 Apr 2012 44,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

handbrake has minimum reserve travel

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,497 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 VYR is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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