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AJ04 PCX

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,226 mi
Last recorded100,226 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 100,226 miles

Nearside Front tyres cracking on side walls

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2017 100,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cracking on side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cracking on side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyres cracking on side walls

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 95,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 90,484 miles

Please note: o/s and n/s hand brake need slight adjustment.

Pass 30 May 2014 86,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 76,525 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 76,525 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 67,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 58,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mount broken off pipe

Fail 18 May 2011 58,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mount broken off pipe

Pass 8 May 2010 49,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre split/perished

Pass 12 May 2009 38,570 miles

rear tyres are perishing, n/s/r tread 3mm

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 9 May 2009 38,570 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

bind n/s/f wheel

rear tyres are perishing, n/s/r tread 3mm

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 15 May 2008 32,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,507 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 24,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 PCX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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