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MK07 VMJ

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,388 mi
Last recorded125,388 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 125,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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))

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2025 125,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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))

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

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2024 122,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,706 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 118,697 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 111,165 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,826 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 96,795 miles

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

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

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,701 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 80,701 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,310 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,991 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,350 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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MK07 VMJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK07 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

MK07 VMJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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