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AJ04 DWM

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,885 mi
Last recorded81,885 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 DWM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,885 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s cv boot perrished

not all bulbs working in hi level lamp

o/s cv boot perrished

oil leaks

slight play in o/s rack arm

Fail 1 Nov 2013 81,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s cv boot perrished

not all bulbs working in hi level lamp

o/s cv boot perrished

oil leaks

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

discs lipped

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts slow to retract

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in rear wheel bearings

x1 bulb in centre stop lamp inop

Fail 2 Nov 2012 79,227 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

discs lipped

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre bald on edge, 1.6mm on outer

n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts slow to retract

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in rear wheel bearings

x1 bulb in centre stop lamp inop

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front discs lipped and slightly scored, pads ok

nail in n/s/r tyre - unrepairable

o/s mirror cover damaged

rear wash/wipe inop

slight play in steering tie rods

Fail 20 Oct 2010 59,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside gearbox oil seal leaking

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,119 miles

Nearside gearbox oil seal leaking

Oil leak

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,685 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,990 miles

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

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 DWM is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DWM, 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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AJ04 DWM is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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