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AP53 OLX

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,515 mi
Last recorded111,515 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 OLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 111,515 miles

EML Light On

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 111,515 miles

EML Light On

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,390 miles

Centre exhaust mounting detached

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,745 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 77,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,657 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,518 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,325 miles

cut/chunk out of outer sidewall on n/s front tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2012 58,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut/chunk out of outer sidewall on n/s front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,763 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,391 miles

n/s wiper blade split...still clearing screen ok.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has low reserve travel

Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,688 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,874 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 OLX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AP53 OLX, 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 OLX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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