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LD57 PLZ

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,633 mi
Last recorded97,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 PLZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,633 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 97,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 89,183 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,823 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 76,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 71,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 57,029 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 57,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,030 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 50,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,513 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 17,700 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,489 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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LD57 PLZ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LD57 PLZ, 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 LD57 PLZ registered?

LD57 PLZ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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