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AD04 FYG

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,198 mi
Last recorded121,198 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 121,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

rear chassis / spring mountings corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,560 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

engine noisy

exhaust,rear inner sill,rear chassis/spring mount-corrosion

front to rear brake pipes poorly fitted

handbrake travel

headlamps discoloured

n/s/r hub play

no visible chassis plate

o/s/f rollbar link play

o/s/f rollbar link play

o/s/r bearing worn/play/noise

screenwash poor

Fail 20 Mar 2017 106,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine noisy

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust,rear inner sill,rear chassis/spring mount-corrosion

front to rear brake pipes poorly fitted

handbrake travel

headlamps discoloured

n/s/r hub play

n/s/r tyre edges worn

no visible chassis plate

o/s/f rollbar link play

o/s/f rollbar link play

o/s/r bearing worn/play/noise

screenwash poor

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,294 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2016 96,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,911 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,909 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 83,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 78,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,759 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 59,457 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 49,677 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,787 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 FYG is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

AD04 FYG is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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