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MK07 JZX

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,226 mi
Last recorded116,226 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 JZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 116,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to the front sub frame

Fail 7 Jan 2019 116,224 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to the front sub frame

Pass 6 Nov 2017 106,837 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 106,836 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 May 2016 89,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt slow in retraction

Fail 18 May 2016 89,284 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt slow in retraction

Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 58,526 miles

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

play in o/s/f drop link

small chip in zone A of screen

Fail 9 May 2014 58,526 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small chip in zone A of screen

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

front brake discs very thin and worn

play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 3 May 2013 44,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2013 44,884 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2012 22,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,817 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 11,817 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

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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MK07 JZX is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MK07 JZX, 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 MK07 JZX registered?

MK07 JZX is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is MK07 JZX safe to buy?

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