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NH07 BFU

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,620 mi
Last recorded54,620 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,620 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 54,620 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear tyre has nails

Offside front tyre inner wall cracked and is also worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge- Advise immediate replacement

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe corroded under the vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 43,553 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 43,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 37,160 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all brake discs corroded.!!!

Pass 29 May 2012 32,886 miles

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

front brake discs lipped.!!!

rear brake discs corroded.!!!

Fail 29 May 2012 32,886 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs lipped.!!!

rear brake discs corroded.!!!

Pass 27 May 2011 27,289 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 27,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 20,704 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread.!!!

rear tyres perished in treads.!!!

Fail 20 May 2010 20,672 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre tread.!!!

rear tyres perished in treads.!!!

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 BFU is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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