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AJ53 WHN

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,081 mi
Last recorded61,081 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,081 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 61,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,013 miles

Clicking noise from brake pedal box area when brake pedal is pressed.

Thorn in N/S/F tyre outer side wall.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,994 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,483 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,570 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 3,534 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,077 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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,710 miles

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 WHN is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN registered?

AJ53 WHN is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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