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AG04 FMC

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

213,829 mi
Last recorded213,829 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 FMC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 213,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 211,880 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 211,872 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 209,409 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust hanger corroded off

Front head lights are dull

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak [bad]

Pass 10 Oct 2014 206,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and front hanger broken

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 203,304 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 203,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 200,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 200,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2011 189,484 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear silencer mounting broken, but system still secure

Fail 15 Oct 2011 189,484 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear silencer mounting broken, but system still secure

Pass 19 Oct 2010 172,782 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 143,925 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 143,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 114,699 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 114,699 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 85,210 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 73,958 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 73,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear wiper rubber split

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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AG04 FMC is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 AG04 FMC, 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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AG04 FMC is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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