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MT56 YHO

2007 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,085 mi
Last recorded128,085 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 YHO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 128,085 miles

brake pipes covered in under seal

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 128,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes covered in under seal

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 128,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,886 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2017 116,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 105,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,042 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,759 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 62,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 47,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,365 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 32,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,777 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,849 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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MT56 YHO 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 56.3%.

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 MT56 YHO, 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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MT56 YHO is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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