2007 Kia Rio · 4,725 MOT tests
2007 Kia Rio reliability
2007 Kia Rios fail 49% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 Rio years (4,725 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 49%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 88,261
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,725
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.1% of tests fail here (318% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.9%
- Suspension18.1%
- Brakes17.9%
- Steering13.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Tyres9.5%
- Body, chassis and structure4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.76%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 8.38%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.74%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 5.35%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.74%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.2%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.57%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.11%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Kia Rio reliable?
2007 Kia Rios fail 49% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 Rio years (4,725 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.76% of tests), position lamp not working (8.38% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Kia Rio shows 88,261 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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