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AR04 LBG

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,110 mi
Last recorded65,110 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2023 65,110 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Stone wedges in to stop it leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Outer sill weak

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 62,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backplate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,470 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end off o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 60,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end off o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r top shock bush worn

Fail 23 Aug 2018 58,870 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r top shock bush worn

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,083 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 57,071 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,202 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 54,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,607 miles

front tyres worn thin on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,820 miles

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread

Fail 20 Aug 2014 48,820 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 46,036 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,721 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,309 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,059 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,778 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 LBG is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

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

Is AR04 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 LBG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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