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KC54 LOD

2004 Kia Rio LX

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,467 mi
Last recorded140,467 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio LX31,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 LOD
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 140,467 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 140,448 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp GOES OUT WHEN BRAKES APPLIED (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING BALD ON INNER SHOULDER - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 121,678 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 121,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation BY 50% (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working MOTOR NOT WORKING (3.5 (a))

175/65R14

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS AND TREAD DAMAGED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 104,092 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 104,092 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 85,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR HEAT SHIELD IN LOOSE

Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,522 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 70,522 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.52 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

175/65R14

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,113 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH - 175/65R14

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,594 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,307 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,736 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,940 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 31,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,629 miles

wear on rear top shocker bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,370 miles

rear shockers top bushes weak

Fail 28 Sep 2009 20,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,915 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,230 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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KC54 LOD is a 2004 Kia Rio LX in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 31,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC54 LOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KC54 LOD is a 2004 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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