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AO04 DKU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,302 mi
Last recorded71,302 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,302 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,397 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 67,395 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,387 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket detached from system

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket deteriorated but holding up system

Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front exhaust bracket deteriorated but holding up system

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,298 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,453 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Feb 2008 34,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch at end of travel recomend attention a.s.a.p

Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,552 miles

clutch at end of travel recomend attention a.s.a.p

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,180 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 27,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AO04 DKU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue 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 AO04 DKU, 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 AO04 DKU registered?

AO04 DKU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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