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NH07 BFM

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,478 mi
Last recorded131,478 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH07 BFM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 131,478 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at bulkhead and rear (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe corroded but not to excess

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 125,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 119,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks in treads (4.1.E.1)

slight noise on steering U J joints

Pass 13 Jul 2016 116,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 106,975 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 106,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,084 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 93,084 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,344 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 81,344 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,887 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 68,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing inside edge approaching replacement stage

Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,965 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 33,816 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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NH07 BFM is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NH07 BFM, 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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NH07 BFM is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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