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CA54 KPN

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 111,820 miles

Engine light illuminated

Engine oil leak

Front Both tyres deteriorating

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 111,878 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Engine light illuminated

Engine oil leak

Front Both tyres deteriorating

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,029 miles

Engine managment light illuminated

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 96,029 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Adjust? (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine managment light illuminated

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

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,535 miles

both rear shock bushes cracking

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

osr tyre uneven worn

slight play osf rack end

Fail 20 Sep 2014 80,535 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both rear shock bushes cracking

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

osr tyre uneven worn

slight play osf rack end

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,573 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 66,520 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 48,279 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,279 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,574 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,283 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 31,283 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,781 miles

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

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

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 KPN is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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