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AP53 UCA

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,215 mi
Last recorded49,215 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,884 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,350 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

borderline pass front wiper blades slight tears also seem on the small side

parking brake travel close to maximum

Fail 6 Apr 2009 42,350 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

borderline pass front wiper blades slight tears also seem on the small side

parking brake travel close to maximum

Fail 2 Apr 2009 42,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Spare tyre defective

borderline pass front wiper blades slight tears also seem on the small side

parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,525 miles

handbrake travel close to maximum

signs of wear to brake & clutch pedal rubbers

n/s front tyre on limit bad outer edge.o/s/f tyre 2mm bad outer edgge.both need replacing now

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,689 miles

handbrake travel approching maximum

o/s rear trye outer wall in poor condition

o/s/f door mirror glass crackede but not distorting view

Fail 28 Mar 2007 20,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake travel approching maximum

o/s rear tyre outer wall in poor condition

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked but not distorting view

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 UCA is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

AP53 UCA is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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