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AW04 GWV

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,490 mi
Last recorded79,490 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 GWV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,490 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 79,490 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015
Pass 10 Jul 2014
Fail 10 Jul 2014 49,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,801 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,486 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 78,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,034 miles

slight noise front offside rear wheel??

Fail 30 Jul 2010 32,034 miles

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

slight noise front offside rear wheel??

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,955 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advanced wear on front brake pads.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,589 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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AW04 GWV is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc 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 AW04 GWV, 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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AW04 GWV is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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