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LG07 EPD

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,389 mi
Last recorded128,389 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 EPD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 128,389 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 128,339 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 100,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 100,695 miles

Emissions not tested excessive soot emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1/3 washers on the nearside is not working

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier on the limit for a failure (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both front outer cv gaiters are leaking grease

centre stop light is not working

front number plate is damaged

fuel filler neck pipe is damp

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge and its tread is getting low

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are low and close to a failure

Pass 9 Feb 2017 81,139 miles

engine excessively leaking oil

nearside rear and offside rear tyre perished and treads are getting low

rear brake pads are low

Fail 6 Feb 2017 81,043 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine excessively leaking oil

nearside rear and offside rear tyre perished and treads are getting low

rear brake pads are low

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,953 miles

all rear seat belts not tested (child), offside front steering arm worn, zone B of screen is scratched

Fail 27 Feb 2014 61,943 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear seat belts not tested (child), offside front steering arm worn, zone B of screen is scratched

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,030 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 52,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,949 miles

offside front tyre has bald edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 29,886 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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LG07 EPD is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LG07 EPD, 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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LG07 EPD is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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