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AP04 TUU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,930 mi
Last recorded77,930 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,930 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 77,923 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,345 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 72,345 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,036 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,660 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,522 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2014 54,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,103 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,562 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,775 miles

front discs wearing

Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,655 miles

both wiper blades have started to split

the screen has a crack outside the swept area

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 TUU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

AP04 TUU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is AP04 TUU safe to buy?

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