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AM53 EDJ

2004 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,003 mi
Last recorded93,003 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 EDJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake travel slightly long

Fail 11 Jan 2011 93,003 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake travel slightly long

Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,229 miles

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front brake discs worn and inner faces in poor condition

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,229 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front brake discs worn and inner faces in poor condition

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 71,926 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 71,925 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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AM53 EDJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM53 EDJ, 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 AM53 EDJ registered?

AM53 EDJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 EDJ safe to buy?

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