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MM56 AEY

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,379 mi
Last recorded89,379 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM56 AEY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,379 miles

Front exhuast blow

Fail 15 Nov 2022 89,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhuast blow

Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,630 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 78,626 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,526 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,846 miles

Front exhuast bow

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 55,885 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 55,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,771 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bushing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake slightly uneven

Pass 21 Jan 2017 43,787 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jan 2017 43,773 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 43,773 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,154 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 38,154 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,155 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 32,155 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 26,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,651 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 16,939 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2010 9,608 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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MM56 AEY is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MM56 AEY, 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 MM56 AEY registered?

MM56 AEY is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is MM56 AEY safe to buy?

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