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AK54 TVC

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TVC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 84,675 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 84,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 78,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake just met requiment

Pass 26 Nov 2016 72,569 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 72,569 miles

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

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 26 Nov 2015 67,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 66,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,697 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,008 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,982 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,779 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,659 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,573 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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AK54 TVC is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK54 TVC, 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 AK54 TVC registered?

AK54 TVC is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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