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AD53 BZW

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,361 mi
Last recorded66,361 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,361 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,125 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 56,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,732 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2007 44,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 BZW is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD53 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

AD53 BZW is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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The MOT history for AD53 BZW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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