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AR04 KYV

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,548 mi
Last recorded63,548 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,548 miles

o/s/r/ wheel nut wrong

Fail 5 Oct 2015 63,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r/ wheel nut wrong

Fail 22 Aug 2015 62,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

1.o/s headlamp beam pattern poor 2.o/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,409 miles

1.off side outer sill becomming corroded at rear 2.both front tyres at legal limites worn on outside edges 3.near side front outer drive shaft gaiter becomming perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 50,341 miles

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

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

1.off side outer sill becomming corroded at rear 2.both front tyres at legal limites worn on outside edges 3.near side front outer drive shaft gaiter becomming perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,368 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 47,350 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,616 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 39,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,101 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 26,761 miles

damage to n/s/r bumper

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 KYV is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AR04 KYV, 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 KYV registered?

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

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