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AD53 BZU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,406 mi
Last recorded108,406 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BZU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 108,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriorating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light suface corrosion to rear axle

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2014 108,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriorating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light suface corrosion to rear axle

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,548 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,034 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 79,034 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 65,286 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,286 miles

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,218 miles

exhaust corrosion

slight play in both front shox top mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in rack

Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,401 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 16 Jan 2007 35,663 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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AD53 BZU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD53 BZU, 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 AD53 BZU registered?

AD53 BZU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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