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AO04 KNP

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,617 mi
Last recorded43,617 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 KNP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 43,617 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 43,552 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 43,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CENTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CENTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 42,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive AUTO BOX IS LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CENTER CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CENTER CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 41,020 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 41,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 39,979 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,066 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,208 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 34,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,267 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit and perished in tread

Fail 14 Feb 2017 34,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit and perished in tread

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,027 miles

Offside heradlight aim cloudy

Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlight loose when bonnet is open but secure when bonnet is closed

Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,766 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 29,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,429 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,000 miles

Advise replace front number plate.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,836 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 KNP is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KNP, 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 KNP registered?

AO04 KNP is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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