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AD04 FYF

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,634 mi
Last recorded96,634 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,634 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,010 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on outer edge

rear wheel bearings slightly rough

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 28 Jan 2016 87,008 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on outer edge

rear wheel bearings slightly rough

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,786 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,338 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 74,338 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

EML on.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,607 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

parking brake lever has a long travel

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,435 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 26 Jan 2007 19,020 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 FYF is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FYF, 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 AD04 FYF registered?

AD04 FYF is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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