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AR04 LBA

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,599 mi
Last recorded85,599 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,599 miles

Oil leaks

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,878 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,274 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating at joints and hangers

pedal rubbers wearing

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,237 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,994 miles

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased/waxed, not allowing full inspection

slight wear in front anti-roll bar links

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,017 miles

outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

rear tyres perishing

slight wear in both front anti-roll bar links

Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

rear tyres perishing

slight wear in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,627 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,432 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,617 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 LBA 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 85.7%.

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 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 LBA, 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 LBA registered?

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

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