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AO04 FWZ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,386 mi
Last recorded94,386 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 94,385 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,154 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,811 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 54,810 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,693 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 52,035 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 52,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front bottom drop link gaitor split

Fail 8 Apr 2009 35,437 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,437 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,479 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,386 miles

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

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

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 FWZ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue 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 AO04 FWZ, 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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AO04 FWZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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