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PU04 ZAC

2020 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,267 mi
Last recorded47,267 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Rio24,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU04 ZAC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 47,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 68,571 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 68,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 46,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to limits, requires attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to limits, requires attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 59,921 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 59,921 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 24,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,245 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,606 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 43,588 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,712 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 33,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 28,456 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,566 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 18,434 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 14,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 14,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 11,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2012 9,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 7,223 miles

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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PU04 ZAC is a 2020 Kia Rio in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2020 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 24,645 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 PU04 ZAC, 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 6 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PU04 ZAC is a 2020 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 October 2020.

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