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AO54 GTY

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,245 mi
Last recorded68,245 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2022 68,245 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 57,004 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 57,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,026 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 51,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 48,072 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working Washer bottle full (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake level has little reserve travel.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,720 miles

EML ON

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES CUTTING OFF AND NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ENGINE AND GEARBOX ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 39,591 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR @ REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT (8.2.2)

EML ON

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES CUTTING OFF AND NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ENGINE AND GEARBOX ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,943 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,593 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,381 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,374 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 13,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,033 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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AO54 GTY is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AO54 GTY, 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 AO54 GTY registered?

AO54 GTY is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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