MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine management light on
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Recommended change (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded connecting to steering rack (2.3.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points. Both, offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both, offside and nearside (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front tyres worn from edges
Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake components not visible due to wheel covers
oil leak
rear top suspension mounts corroded
unable to inspect rear seat
Nearside Front tyres worn from edges
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake components not visible due to wheel covers
oil leak
rear top suspension mounts corroded
unable to inspect rear seat
front exhaust mounting bracket rusted.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
exhaust bracket broken system still supported
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
HID head lights fitted but no washing or self leveling systems fail.as from 09/04/2012
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
HID head lights fitted but no washing or self leveling systems fail.as from 09/04/2012
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AR04 LAA is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 LAA, 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 LAA is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 August 2004.
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