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MM57 KAT

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,102 mi
Last recorded191,102 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 KAT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 191,102 miles

Front subframe and rear axle are both corroded.

Headlight lenses slightly opaque.

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 185,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe and rear axle are corroded.

Headlight lenses slightly opaque.

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 185,227 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe and rear axle are corroded.

Headlight lenses slightly opaque.

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 180,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section has a slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlight lenses slightly opaque.

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 173,836 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 173,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Badly cracked. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Badly cracked. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 168,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 163,527 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 154,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper rubber is split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper rubber is split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 154,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Different profile tyres fitted to each axle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper rubber is split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper rubber is split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 142,767 miles

Dampness evident on fuel tank.

Different size tyres fitted to each axle. 70 profile on rear and 65 on front.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 142,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Dampness evident on fuel tank.

Different size tyres fitted to each axle. 70 profile on rear and 65 on front.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,864 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 129,822 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 115,694 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt To rear ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% By tow bar (1.3.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 115,694 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt To rear ()

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% By tow bar (1.3.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 102,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,049 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,714 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,925 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,354 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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MM57 KAT is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MM57 KAT, 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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MM57 KAT is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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