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AR04 KZY

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,639 mi
Last recorded72,639 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 72,639 miles

Front brake pads not clearly visible

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring mounting is very rusty

Offside Rear Upper coil spring mounting is very rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2018 72,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake pads not clearly visible

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring mounting is very rusty

Offside Rear Upper coil spring mounting is very rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake to drum noise.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,242 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 69,239 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,722 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 65,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,095 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,867 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge..

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,668 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,282 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,712 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 KZY is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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