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AW04 GYY

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,164 mi
Last recorded43,164 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 GYY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 43,164 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,496 miles

headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,545 miles

headlight lens deteriorating

front tyres near limit

Fail 5 Aug 2016 39,545 miles

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

front tyres near limit

headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,047 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

front brakes worn

front brakes worn

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,215 miles

front tyres worn

wipers deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2014 34,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front tyres worn

wipers deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,135 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,610 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,610 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,591 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,027 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,511 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 81,327 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,676 miles

Rear seat belts not checked due to inaccessibility. (rear seat is fully loaded)

Vehicle registration document (V5) states engine capacity of 2902 cc, seating capacity of seven and unladen vehicle weight of 2230 kg. †Engine capacity is actually 1343 cc, seating for five and vehicle weight is approx 1100kg.

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 GYY is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GYY, 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 AW04 GYY registered?

AW04 GYY is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is AW04 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW04 GYY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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