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AP53 UBX

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,503 mi
Last recorded108,503 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 108,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 9 May 2013 108,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 4 May 2012 96,657 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2012 96,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front side lights dim

front brake pads low

front number plate damaged

o/s/f wiper poor

parking brake travel high

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 16 Sep 2010 82,744 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,744 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door mirror cracked but not affecting view

Fail 20 Aug 2009 66,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door mirror cracked but not affecting view

Pass 23 Aug 2008 43,140 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,215 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 32,131 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

near side rear tyre worn down to 2mm on outside edge

recommend wheel alignment check due to uneven tyre wear

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 UBX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UBX, 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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What year was AP53 UBX registered?

AP53 UBX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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