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AD04 FXZ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,698 mi
Last recorded103,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 103,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,558 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,177 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 92,175 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,840 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,713 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,573 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,782 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,470 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,256 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,223 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,791 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhuast pipe getting thin

front exhuast bracket insecure

hi level stop light has a bulb not working

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhuast pipe getting thin

front exhuast bracket insecure

hi level stop light has a bulb not working

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,568 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,558 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,457 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 35,096 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 FXZ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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