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SX04 JVE

2004 Kia Rio Le

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,062 mi
Last recorded65,062 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio Le46,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 JVE
MakeKia
ModelRio Le
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 65,062 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 59,396 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 59,396 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abs ring o/s/front damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,850 miles

N/S/F Tyre edge worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,850 miles

N/S/F Tyre edge worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,585 miles

lot of play in both rear shocker top mountings

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,179 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 17,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre worn at edges

Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,549 miles

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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SX04 JVE is a 2004 Kia Rio Le in Blue 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 SX04 JVE, 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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SX04 JVE is a 2004 Kia Rio Le, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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