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AJ04 DWE

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 DWE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 80,899 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,924 miles

full exhaust heavy corroded

general underbody corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 764,104 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

osf nsf tyres worn inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,103 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

osf nsf tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 72,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,335 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 66,307 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,828 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,998 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,727 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,846 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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AJ04 DWE is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 51,001 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 AJ04 DWE, 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 22 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ04 DWE registered?

AJ04 DWE is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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