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MK57 WMG

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,547 mi
Last recorded74,547 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 WMG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,547 miles

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 12 Nov 2024 74,547 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,593 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 65,593 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 60,289 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,800 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,338 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,443 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 46,923 miles

Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes entering steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner rackarm has slight play.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play The Track rod's gater is also perished. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR late coming on. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 46,923 miles

Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes entering steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner rackarm has slight play.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play The Track rod's gater is also perished. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR late coming on. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,427 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 45,427 miles

Front Battery insecure temp repair carried out (incorrect battery fitted to vehicle) (1.9.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,130 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 42,129 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,972 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,604 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,253 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,892 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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MK57 WMG is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol 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 MK57 WMG, 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 MK57 WMG registered?

MK57 WMG is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is MK57 WMG safe to buy?

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