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AF04 VGG

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,251 mi
Last recorded103,251 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 103,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 103,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 85,171 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 85,171 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,646 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is scrubbed on the edges.

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

Offside Rear Tyre is heavily perished.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 33,489 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F Tyre Slightly Perished

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,489 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Tyre Slightly Perished

Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,086 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,053 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 23,518 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 19,758 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 15,291 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 11,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 8,360 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 VGG is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VGG, 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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AF04 VGG is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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