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MT57 RZO

2007 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,955 mi
Last recorded79,955 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 RZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 79,955 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2022 74,400 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to some suspension parts

Fail 17 Sep 2022 74,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to some suspension parts

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,736 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 70,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump excess corroded and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,511 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,982 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,778 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,750 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,759 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,783 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 43,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,622 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 32,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,138 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,103 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 21,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 16,253 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 14,493 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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MT57 RZO is a 2007 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT57 RZO, 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 MT57 RZO registered?

MT57 RZO is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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