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AD04 FXS

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,720 mi
Last recorded81,720 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FXS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2019 81,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers very poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged rotor ring broken and loose on c/v joint (1.6 (c))

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

Offside 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% almost fully applied with foot off the brake pedal with no change through operation until applied at max pressure (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier strapped but not fully secured (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger obstructing drivers view ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front washers has gel type liquid coming out slowly not water - requires flushing

leading edge of bonnet corroding and holed

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,401 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 78,392 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear /nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Wind screen wipers slightly smeary

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

Nearside Front Outer Side wall perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Seat belts not tested

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,238 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,572 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

slight noise from n/s/f bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,572 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

slight noise from n/s/f bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,171 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,647 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 63,647 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 58,625 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,071 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers splitting

Fail 29 Jun 2011 50,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers splitting

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,749 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 40,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,715 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,421 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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AD04 FXS is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AD04 FXS, 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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AD04 FXS is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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