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LT57 BYR

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,577 mi
Last recorded93,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 BYR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 93,577 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn to high (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 77,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 62,565 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 46,370 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head light aim visible (requires a polish) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape tread is good (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,544 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,438 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,762 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 10 Aug 2018 41,762 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 39,950 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,971 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 37,971 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,782 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,770 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 30,770 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,035 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 21,023 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,177 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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LT57 BYR is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LT57 BYR, 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 LT57 BYR registered?

LT57 BYR is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is LT57 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT57 BYR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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