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AO04 DKX

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,799 mi
Last recorded163,799 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DKX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 163,799 miles

brake pipes under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2011 163,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

near side front seat needs cleaning at back for taxi test

brake pipes under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2010 160,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 160,394 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

noise under bonnet when head lights are switched on

radio microphone loose in off side front foot well

Pass 27 Aug 2009 137,999 miles

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

initial sound from nearside rear wheel bearing on rotation

Pass 14 Dec 2007 104,157 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 89,363 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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AO04 DKX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AO04 DKX, 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 DKX registered?

AO04 DKX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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