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AF04 VGA

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,920 mi
Last recorded102,920 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 102,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,541 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,094 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,234 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,384 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,685 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,676 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,724 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 30,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,982 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,852 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 19,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,227 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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AF04 VGA 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 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

AF04 VGA is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AF04 VGA safe to buy?

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