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NA57 VUL

2007 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,717 mi
Last recorded175,717 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA57 VUL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 175,717 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper slightly loose

turbo pipe leak slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2023 144,445 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front shocker corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle, suspension and underside heavily corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 123,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,316 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 112,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,436 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 108,436 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 101,147 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 101,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,792 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 90,792 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade has marked screen (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,893 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn to 0mm

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm , inner edge worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,477 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake sticking

Fail 22 Apr 2016 68,477 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake sticking

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,737 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,038 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 31,743 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,743 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,493 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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NA57 VUL is a 2007 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NA57 VUL, 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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NA57 VUL is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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