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AF04 EZM

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,443 mi
Last recorded82,443 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 EZM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 82,443 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded at top

Complete exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes from flexible pipe to wheel showing signs of corrosion-heavily greased

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge & outside edge, also getting low on tread

Offside rear brake pipe from flexible pipe to front(lower area) showing signs of corrosion - heavily greased

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,443 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded at top

Complete exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes from flexible pipe to wheel showing signs of corrosion-heavily greased

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge & outside edge, also getting low on tread

Offside rear brake pipe from flexible pipe to front(lower area) showing signs of corrosion - heavily greased

Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,642 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,875 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,980 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust front bracket weld broken

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,477 miles

exhausy front pipe exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhausy front pipe exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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AF04 EZM 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 69.2%.

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 AF04 EZM, 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 AF04 EZM registered?

AF04 EZM is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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