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AF04 VGT

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,405 mi
Last recorded89,405 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VGT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,405 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,969 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,417 miles

exhaust rusty

front number plate cracket

when was cambelt change?

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,123 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly cracked

Offside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,414 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,603 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,151 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 VGT is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

AF04 VGT is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is AF04 VGT safe to buy?

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