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AR04 KXT

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,014 mi
Last recorded95,014 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 KXT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,014 miles

Front OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,053 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,307 miles

Front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,195 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,671 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,630 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,996 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,788 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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AR04 KXT is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AR04 KXT, 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 AR04 KXT registered?

AR04 KXT is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 August 2004.

Is AR04 KXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 KXT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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