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AW04 GZC

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,042 mi
Last recorded95,042 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 GZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2022 95,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 89,292 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,920 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 79,905 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 74,231 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 66,778 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 66,773 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 58,017 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery goes flat when standing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,827 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side front wheel bearing slight noise when wheel spinning

rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2013 47,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side front wheel bearing slight noise when wheel spinning

rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2012 43,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,583 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,982 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres very slight cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,023 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,637 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 32,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 27,458 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,031 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 21,031 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 GZC is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver 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 AW04 GZC, 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 GZC registered?

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

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