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AJ53 WDZ

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,182 mi
Last recorded119,182 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 119,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 119,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 109,261 miles

both front tyres worn on insides

corrosion to off side outer sill at rear

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 109,229 miles

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

both front tyres worn on insides

corrosion to off side outer sill at rear

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 106,273 miles

brake pipes on rear slight corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,632 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,008 miles

front number plate all cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,367 miles

Front number plate fractured but readable

Fail 7 Apr 2008 81,084 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,084 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 71,029 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 71,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WDZ 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 71.4%.

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 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

AJ53 WDZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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