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LY07 HGO

2007 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,795 mi
Last recorded69,795 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 HGO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,478 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,124 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,124 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 49,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,076 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 42,686 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 42,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake discs corroded and lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 38,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 32,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,393 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,070 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jun 2010 10,746 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 HGO is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LY07 HGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY07 HGO registered?

LY07 HGO is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 June 2007.

Is LY07 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY07 HGO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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