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AO04 PYP

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,711 mi
Last recorded111,711 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 111,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on both inner and outer sills

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on fuel lines

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,111 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 104,111 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,988 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 99,949 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r sill (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced 0/s/f (1.7.5a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low o/s/f (1.8)

Steering locking device missing o/s/f t/r/end (2.2.C.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,543 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroding

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 82,683 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,953 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 21,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,479 miles

Oil leak

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 PYP 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 PYP, 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 PYP is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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