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AP04 ZNY

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,464 mi
Last recorded162,464 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 162,464 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both head lamps lenses faded

engine oil leak

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Fail 25 Mar 2019 162,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both head lamps lenses faded

engine oil leak

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 3 Apr 2018 140,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Mar 2018 140,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Mar 2017 117,993 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer c/v boots (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 117,934 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (2.6.1)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer c/v boots (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,636 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer c/v boots (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps crazed and slightly dull

Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,531 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer c/v boots (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps crazed and slightly dull

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,470 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,587 miles

slight perish of n/s/f & o/s/f tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,469 miles

n/s/r tyre slight perish outer sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2012 60,435 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre slight perish outer sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,908 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,823 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,144 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 ZNY is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue 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 ZNY, 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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AP04 ZNY is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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