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CA54 KFC

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,293 mi
Last recorded82,293 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2016 82,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,453 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre cracked between treads and walls and worn inside edge

osr tyre cracked between treads and worn inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 51,584 miles

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

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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre cracked between treads and walls and worn inside edge

osr tyre cracked between treads and worn inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

osf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,529 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,762 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,267 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,661 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KFC is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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