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LY07 HGJ

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 HGJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 98,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 93,618 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 93,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 89,172 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 89,142 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 77,762 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre some perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre stop light in op

some travel on hand brake

Fail 2 Oct 2020 77,761 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre some perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre stop light in op

some travel on hand brake

Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,849 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 74,849 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,193 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 70,189 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 64,793 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,550 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,453 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,917 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,857 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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LY07 HGJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY07 HGJ, 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 LY07 HGJ registered?

LY07 HGJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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