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CA54 KDX

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,834 mi
Last recorded82,834 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 KDX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2019 82,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2018 73,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,943 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,893 miles

ewl on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,924 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,924 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,781 miles

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

mid to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,484 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 23 Apr 2012 33,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,640 miles

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

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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CA54 KDX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA54 KDX, 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 CA54 KDX registered?

CA54 KDX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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