2007 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · AP07 EFA
2007 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 149,909 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2020.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP07 EFA Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2019
- 149,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP07 EFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Kia Rio (AP07 EFA) between February 2010 and June 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AP07 EFA Mileage History
- 25/02/201026,831 mi
- 23/02/201136,088 mi+9,257 mi
- 27/02/201244,803 mi+8,715 mi
- 12/04/201358,546 mi+13,743 mi
- 24/03/201475,412 mi+16,866 mi
- 26/03/201596,007 mi+20,595 mi
- 22/03/2016112,935 mi+16,928 mi
- 06/05/2017127,403 mi+14,468 mi
- 19/05/2017127,530 mi+127 mi
- 16/05/2018139,513 mi+11,983 mi
- 22/05/2018139,539 mi+26 mi
- 03/06/2019149,909 mi+10,370 mi
- 07/06/2019149,909 mi
Average of roughly 13,266 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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