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AR04 KYT

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,885 mi
Last recorded57,885 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 KYT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,885 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 57,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,256 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber split and worn.

long travel on park brake lever.

n/s/f seat belt faulty does not pull out correctly.

wear in o/s/f antiroll bar drop link arm joints.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 54,256 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip rubber split and worn.

long travel on park brake lever.

n/s/f seat belt faulty does not pull out correctly.

wear in o/s/f antiroll bar drop link arm joints.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,355 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber split.

front exhaust bracket broken.

slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm joints.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,952 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 39,952 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,168 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 KYT is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 KYT registered?

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

Is AR04 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 KYT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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