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AP53 LMU

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,046 mi
Last recorded112,046 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LMU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 112,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 112,020 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 107,293 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust system leakage (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deep cracks (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 104,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 104,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,194 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,625 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 93,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,800 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 87,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,280 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear (175/65/14) Tyre is worn close to the legal limit

offside front (175/65/14) Tyre sidewall perished

offside rear (175/65/14) Tyre sidewall perished

Fail 13 Feb 2013 83,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear (175/65/14) Tyre is worn close to the legal limit

offside front (175/65/14) Tyre sidewall perished

offside rear (175/65/14) Tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,959 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 75,956 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,700 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,091 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,088 miles

EML on

N/S/R Shock Absorber Bush Starting To Wear

Very Very Tiny Amount Of Play In N/S/R Wheel Bearing (Taper Bearing-Just Requires Slight Adjustment)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,163 miles

When Turned Headlights On The Motors Were Constantly Working Up/Down. Operated Switch From 3-0 And All Ok Now. Motors Still Buzzing Though

Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,513 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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AP53 LMU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP53 LMU, 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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AP53 LMU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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