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AP04 MKZ

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,576 mi
Last recorded62,576 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 62,576 miles

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 62,576 miles

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 59,270 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,249 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 54,240 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 51,011 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,982 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 43,867 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,375 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 39,375 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,751 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 13 Jun 2011 34,751 miles

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

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

clutch slipping

Pass 25 May 2010 29,015 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 24,649 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 24,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 20,433 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,591 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 MKZ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

AP04 MKZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 July 2004.

Is AP04 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 MKZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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