2007 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · RA07 GXW
2007 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 66,251 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA07 GXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2026
- 66,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA07 GXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Kia Rio (RA07 GXW) between August 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
RA07 GXW Mileage History
- 28/08/202464,363 mi
- 02/09/202464,363 mi
- 27/08/202565,826 mi+1,463 mi
- 27/08/202565,826 mi
- 22/10/202666,251 mi+425 mi
Average of roughly 878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (JB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Clutch and release-bearing wearModerate
Plenty of JB Rios lead a hard urban life and need clutch work earlier than expected, especially if they have been used as cheap learner or delivery cars.
- Front lower-arm bush and drop-link wearModerate
UK roads chew through lower-arm bushes and anti-roll-bar links, leaving the Rio with an obvious front-end knock and vague tracking well before anything major fails.
- Rear brake and brake-pipe corrosionModerate
Low-value JB cars are often run on a shoestring, so rear drums or calipers and the associated brake pipes can corrode badly enough to turn an MOT into a proper bill.
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