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ML07 BAU

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,704 mi
Last recorded185,704 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 BAU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 185,704 miles

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 14 Apr 2023 184,283 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 169,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 152,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,580 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,055 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 64,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,165 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,696 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,215 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,913 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,253 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 39,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,146 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,792 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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ML07 BAU 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 87.5%.

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 ML07 BAU, 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 ML07 BAU registered?

ML07 BAU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is ML07 BAU safe to buy?

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