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AD53 WDJ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,127 mi
Last recorded62,127 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake backplates corroded

center to rear exhaust flanges corroded

child seat fitted insecure (seat belt not fitted around seat)

corrosion to outside of nearside rear brake drum fouling backplate

front exhaust mounting bracket fractured but exhaust supported in bracket

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit.

offside front ABS ring corroded

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 62,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake backplates corroded

center to rear exhaust flanges corroded

child seat fitted insecure (seat belt not fitted around seat)

corrosion to outside of nearside rear brake drum fouling backplate

front exhaust mounting bracket fractured but exhaust supported in bracket

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded especially at securing clips (unable to fully inspect)

nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit.

offside front ABS ring corroded

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,796 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 51,796 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2012 48,829 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,829 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,870 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,119 miles

1) Surface of N/S/R brake discs showing signs of rust and corrosion.

2) N/S/F Tyre close to legal limit ( on 2mm ).legal limit 1.6 mm.

3) Fragment of steel in O/S/R Tyre.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 34,119 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

1) Surface of N/S/R brake discs showing signs of rust and corrosion.

2) N/S/F Tyre close to legal limit ( on 2mm ).legal limit 1.6 mm.

3) Fragment of steel in O/S/R Tyre.

Pass 21 May 2008 25,609 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 25,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WDJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AD53 WDJ, 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 WDJ registered?

AD53 WDJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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