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1488DDX

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,700 mi
Last recorded82,700 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1488DDX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,700 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 82,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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1488DDX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 1488DDX, 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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What year was 1488DDX registered?

1488DDX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is 1488DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1488DDX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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