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CA54 KEU

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,641 mi
Last recorded119,641 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 KEU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,641 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 116,623 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 116,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,724 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 99,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s & n/s front wheel bearings minimal play. both front outer cv gaitors slightly worn. Handbrake lever has little reserve travel. under-trays fitted.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 99,419 miles

o/s & n/s front wheel bearings minimal play. both front outer cv gaitors slightly worn. Handbrake lever has little reserve travel. under-trays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to access rear centre seat belt due to position oftwo rear child seats

Child seats may be fitted incorrectly!!

Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to access rear centre seat belt due to position oftwo rear child seats

Child seats may be fitted incorrectly!!

Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,023 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,049 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,049 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres showing wear on inner and outer edges

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 KEU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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