MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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 ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
When Turned Headlights On The Motors Were Constantly Working Up/Down. Operated Switch From 3-0 And All Ok Now. Motors Still Buzzing Though
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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