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AP53 OMJ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,265 mi
Last recorded73,265 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 73,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 66,425 miles

slight corrosion o/side rear wheel arch

Fail 25 Feb 2025 66,425 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion o/side rear wheel arch

Pass 16 Jan 2024 64,928 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,536 miles

both cv gators perrished

Pass 5 Jan 2022 61,157 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 59,950 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,670 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,519 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 56,519 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,082 miles

damage to screen outside zone A

front exhaust bracket broke

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust front mounting bracket broken

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,992 miles

1 x bulb out on centre stop light

Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter perishing

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

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

oil leak from gearbox

slight corrosion to brake pipes in engine bay

Pass 30 Jan 2015 47,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear brake backing plates damp

brake pipes in engine bay corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r outer sill weak

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2015 47,576 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear brake backing plates damp

brake pipes in engine bay corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r outer sill weak

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pipes in engine bay corroding

front brake pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r outer sill weak from corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,089 miles

light corrosion to front brake pipes in engine bay through wheel arch

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Feb 2013 40,089 miles

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

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

light corrosion to front brake pipes in engine bay through wheel arch

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,488 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,311 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,558 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,241 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 22,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,165 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,165 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 OMJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OMJ, 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 OMJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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