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AD53 WDU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

69,482 mi
Last recorded69,482 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 69,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear inners (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Head gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 69,482 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear inners (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Head gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 66,516 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear inners (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Head gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,364 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Timing belt?

Fail 20 Jan 2020 61,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Both front abs rings broken (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Timing belt?

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

Fail 21 Jan 2019 60,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inners (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear inner and outers (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

Timing belt?

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front outers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear inner and outers (3.6.B.2c)

Timing belt?

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,649 miles

Slight corrosion on both front inner steel brake pipes

Slight corrosion on both rear outer steel brake pipes

Timing belt?

Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,315 miles

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

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

timing belt?? recommended replacement at 60,000 or 72 months

Fail 19 Jan 2015 54,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

timing belt?? recommended replacement at 60,000 or 72 months

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,672 miles

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

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

timing belt?? recommended replacement at 60,000 or 72 months

Fail 21 Jan 2014 52,671 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

timing belt?? recommended replacement at 60,000 or 72 months

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,028 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing noise

timing belt recommended replacemnet at 60,000 or 72 months

Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear wheel bearing noise

timing belt recommended replacemnet at 60,000 or 72 months

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,497 miles

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

timing belt??

wheel bearing noise at offside rear

Fail 20 Jan 2012 48,497 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust front section support bracket corroded and not connected

timing belt??

wheel bearing noise at offside rear

Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,915 miles

both upper rear shock absorber bushes delaminating

nearside front tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

timing belt??

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,580 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

timing belt???

Pass 17 Jan 2009 34,268 miles

timing belt change interval 60000 or 6 years

Fail 17 Jan 2009 34,268 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

timing belt change interval 60000 or 6 years

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,648 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,670 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 WDU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WDU, 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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AD53 WDU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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