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CA54 KPL

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,402 mi
Last recorded56,402 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,402 miles

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

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

both brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,401 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,553 miles

both front brake discs rusty

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,552 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs rusty

engine warning light on

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,526 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 8 Mar 2010 39,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Feb 2009 26,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,620 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,610 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 14,789 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 14,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 KPL 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 53.8%.

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 KPL, 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 KPL is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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