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AJ53 VZB

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,599 mi
Last recorded24,599 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 12,276 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,891 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jan 2008 4,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 3,777 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 3,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AJ53 VZB is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AJ53 VZB, 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 AJ53 VZB registered?

AJ53 VZB is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is AJ53 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 VZB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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