2007 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · LJ54 DMS
2007 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 106,380 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ54 DMS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2025
- 106,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (45 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ54 DMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Kia Rio (LJ54 DMS) between March 2010 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (45 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 88 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x/s play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LJ54 DMS Mileage History
- 23/03/201016,644 mi
- 28/03/201121,274 mi+4,630 mi
- 21/03/201223,437 mi+2,163 mi
- 21/03/201223,437 mi
- 20/03/201326,532 mi+3,095 mi
- 20/03/201429,401 mi+2,869 mi
- 19/03/201537,887 mi+8,486 mi
- 04/04/201649,753 mi+11,866 mi
- 04/04/201758,522 mi+8,769 mi
- 05/04/201758,538 mi+16 mi
- 04/04/201867,100 mi+8,562 mi
- 04/04/201867,100 mi
- 05/03/201973,007 mi+5,907 mi
- 06/10/202081,148 mi+8,141 mi
- 10/10/202081,162 mi+14 mi
- 09/10/202185,568 mi+4,406 mi
- 16/10/202185,568 mi
- 14/10/202291,006 mi+5,438 mi
- 31/10/202291,008 mi+2 mi
- 10/10/202394,332 mi+3,324 mi
- 28/10/202394,332 mi
- 26/10/202498,117 mi+3,785 mi
- 30/10/2025106,380 mi+8,263 mi
Average of roughly 5,750 miles per year across 23 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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