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MM56 ECT

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,354 mi
Last recorded104,354 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM56 ECT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,354 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine exessivly noisy

oil leak on engine

rear shock absorber bump stops perishied nd breaking up

Fail 26 Feb 2020 104,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine exessivly noisy

oil leak on engine

rear shock absorber bump stops perishied nd breaking up

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,384 miles

engine seem to be loud

oil leek

Fail 18 Feb 2019 93,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

engine seem to be loud

oil leek

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be wearing low but view restricted (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 78,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be wearing low but view restricted (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,827 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 63,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING VERY CLOSE ON THE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,019 miles

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

both front abs rotors on drive shafts corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 44,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight rust on brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,508 miles

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

slight rust on brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,269 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 40,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,222 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,944 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,525 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 ECT is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

MM56 ECT is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 February 2007.

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