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CA04 KOD

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,051 mi
Last recorded81,051 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 KOD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 75,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 64,072 miles

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

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

fuel filter rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,931 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 47,931 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,571 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 30,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 May 2015 30,358 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 27,337 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 27,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,927 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking but not showing cords

Fail 22 May 2013 24,927 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking but not showing cords

Fail 17 May 2012 22,829 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 22,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,595 miles

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 May 2011 20,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 May 2010 17,925 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 May 2010 17,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,905 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 10,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 10,405 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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CA04 KOD is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CA04 KOD, 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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CA04 KOD is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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