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MJ54 TKY

2004 Kia Rio Le

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,822 mi
Last recorded82,822 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio Le46,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 TKY
MakeKia
ModelRio Le
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,822 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 82,822 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,218 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 73,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,748 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 65,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,634 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,295 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,186 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,141 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 23,137 miles

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

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

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

slight knock on nearside rear

Fail 24 Feb 2007 22,626 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Kia Rio Le?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,783
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 16
Registration plate lamp not working 14
position lamp(s) not working 14
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MJ54 TKY is a 2004 Kia Rio Le 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 Le models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,756 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 Le fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ54 TKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MJ54 TKY registered?

MJ54 TKY is a 2004 Kia Rio Le, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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