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AO54 FBZ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,865 mi
Last recorded100,865 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FBZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on both outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on both outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,082 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Fail 25 Mar 2015 92,045 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,751 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Fail 6 Mar 2013 86,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,392 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 50,392 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 79,756 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 79,756 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 74,339 miles

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

front number plate is slightly damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished

Pass 12 May 2009 64,119 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,260 miles

Parking brake efficiency low

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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AO54 FBZ 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 AO54 FBZ, 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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AO54 FBZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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