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AF04 VGD

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,567 mi
Last recorded45,567 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 45,567 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 45,567 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 May 2016 37,312 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,472 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,572 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,368 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,186 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,164 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,072 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 11,497 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 VGD 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 92.3%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

AF04 VGD is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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