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AP04 MKJ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,444 mi
Last recorded63,444 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 MKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,444 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 63,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 49,642 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp glass deteriorated

nearside and offside rear shocks noisy

Fail 19 Nov 2018 49,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp glass deteriorated

nearside and offside rear shocks noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,543 miles

Rear shock absorbers noisy.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 49,543 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers noisy.

Pass 15 Oct 2016 46,130 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 46,119 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering retaining device missing track rod end - split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing - slightly noisy / tight

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,306 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 43,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,711 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,001 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked / splitting in tread

Fail 5 Oct 2013 33,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked / splitting in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2012 29,714 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,233 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,707 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,943 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 9,496 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 9,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MKJ 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

AP04 MKJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is AP04 MKJ safe to buy?

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