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DU07 OAJ

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,638 mi
Last recorded151,638 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 OAJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 151,638 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2023 142,235 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive dampness arround fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 132,438 miles

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

dampness around fuel tank area

Fail 26 Feb 2022 132,438 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

dampness around fuel tank area

Pass 6 Mar 2021 120,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 100,500 miles

ADVISORY pre 1 July 2008 : Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os forward most: slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panles

last digit of ODOMETER is distorted. Mileage reading last digit estimated to (0) zero

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,721 miles

ecu light stays on

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2018 92,721 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

ecu light stays on

front tyres bald on edges

handbrake light stays on

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,677 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 66,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 16 Jan 2016 66,224 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 27 Dec 2014 54,767 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,939 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 45,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,521 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,565 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,358 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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DU07 OAJ is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU07 OAJ, 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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DU07 OAJ is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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