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LD56 GUF

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,150 mi
Last recorded49,150 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 GUF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 49,150 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 46,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 44,440 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 44,440 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 44,149 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 42,836 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,500 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 40,757 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,126 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 39,330 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 38,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,237 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,458 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 35,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,758 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 31,162 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 31,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,608 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2013 28,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,142 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,621 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 13,244 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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LD56 GUF is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD56 GUF, 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

How do I check the history of LD56 GUF?

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What year was LD56 GUF registered?

LD56 GUF is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is LD56 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 GUF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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