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AD53 WVX

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,875 mi
Last recorded85,875 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,875 miles

Oil leak ()

beam pattern weak on both headlights

Fail 10 Apr 2017 85,875 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

beam pattern weak on both headlights

long travel on handbrake

Pass 26 May 2016 63,049 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 63,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 46,201 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre cut

Fail 24 Jan 2015 46,001 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre cut

Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,870 miles

engine malfunction light showing

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,064 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 35,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,090 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 32,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,470 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 25,532 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,532 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,009 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,182 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 18,182 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 13,263 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 WVX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

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

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