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AR04 PRR

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,559 mi
Last recorded65,559 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front headlight lens both sides fading

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,712 miles

Offside Front tyre getting down

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,735 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,734 miles

Nearside Rear small cut in outer side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 43,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,590 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,331 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,163 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,033 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 16,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,888 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 PRR 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 86.7%.

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 PRR, 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 PRR registered?

AR04 PRR is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 April 2004.

Is AR04 PRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 PRR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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