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AP04 KTA

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,635 mi
Last recorded77,635 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 KTA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside 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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear seatbelt slow to return.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,447 miles

n/s/f cv joint noisey

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,199 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 61,199 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,555 miles

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

n/s rear seat belt tested best as possible due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,388 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,396 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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AP04 KTA is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP04 KTA, 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 AP04 KTA registered?

AP04 KTA is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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