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AJ53 WCY

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,021 mi
Last recorded94,021 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WCY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 94,021 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,855 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 53,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 90,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,808 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 64,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,359 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 64,359 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,405 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,001 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

imbalance in rear brakes

rear exhaust pipe heavily corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,589 miles

slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,644 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,459 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 41,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily on inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox Selector Shaft Oil Seal leaking.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Filter leaking.

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 WCY is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

AJ53 WCY is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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