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CX54 XFB

2004 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,673 mi
Last recorded89,673 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 XFB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2015 89,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chip screen

drone nearside rear wheel bearing

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2mm and worn edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,082 miles

brake fluid low

chip screen

outer cv boots cracking

play nearside rear bearing

Fail 21 Feb 2014 81,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake fluid low

chip screen

nearside front tyre badly worn

offside front tyre worn low and cracking

outer cv boots cracking

play nearside rear bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,403 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,560 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 60,560 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,676 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 48,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,791 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 32,791 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,111 miles

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

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

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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CX54 XFB is a 2004 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CX54 XFB, 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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CX54 XFB is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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