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MV57 GYU

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,809 mi
Last recorded111,809 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 GYU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 111,809 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 111,807 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 109,061 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,313 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 105,313 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,891 miles

Both headlamps have poor aim/pattern

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Rear [Inner Sidewalls] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 100,780 miles

Service brake excessively binding Offside Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Both headlamps have poor aim/pattern

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Rear [Inner Sidewalls] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 93,819 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Wiper Blades Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 86,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,558 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,444 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,365 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,279 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,273 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,210 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,011 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,718 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped.

unable to inspect rear brake pads.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped.

unable to inspect rear brake pads.

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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MV57 GYU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MV57 GYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV57 GYU registered?

MV57 GYU is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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The MOT history for MV57 GYU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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