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AJ54 TYV

2004 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,026 mi
Last recorded68,026 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 TYV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,026 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,398 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,870 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml on

Fail 28 Oct 2014 57,870 miles

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

eml on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,376 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

STRONGLY ADVISE:nearside rear tyre badly perished

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management warning light on

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Oct 2012 50,357 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

STRONGLY ADVISE:nearside front tyre badly perished

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management warning light on

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,317 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Oct 2011 46,317 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,259 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2009 38,645 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,334 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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AJ54 TYV is a 2004 Kia Rio in Black 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 AJ54 TYV, 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 AJ54 TYV registered?

AJ54 TYV is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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