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LT57 BZE

2007 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,291 mi
Last recorded143,291 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 BZE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 143,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 135,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 135,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 128,577 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,633 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,130 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 118,130 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 114,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,759 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 110,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,560 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 107,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,040 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,708 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,479 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,051 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,051 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 47,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,960 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 BZE is a 2007 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LT57 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

LT57 BZE is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is LT57 BZE safe to buy?

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