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AR04 KYS

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,337 mi
Last recorded118,337 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 KYS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 118,337 miles

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

Offside Front Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 118,229 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt Seat belt will extend (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,249 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 113,249 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,441 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 105,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,953 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,647 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,741 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,741 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,103 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 62,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 46,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,187 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,851 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 KYS is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AR04 KYS, 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 KYS registered?

AR04 KYS is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 August 2004.

Is AR04 KYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 KYS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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