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AP53 OMH

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,338 mi
Last recorded48,338 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 48,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 48,338 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 47,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 45,231 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,054 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 43,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,953 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 34,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,610 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 29,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,798 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 37,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 23,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,718 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,213 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 17,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,395 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 OMH 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 70%.

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 OMH, 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 OMH is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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