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AG04 LPU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,969 mi
Last recorded103,969 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,969 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear brakes imbalanced 21%

both front headlamp lenses deterioated

childs seat fitted to n/s/r

slight bind to n/s/r brake

spare tyre is flat

Fail 26 Nov 2015 103,969 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear brakes imbalanced 21%

both front headlamp lenses deterioated

childs seat fitted to n/s/r

slight bind to n/s/r brake

spare tyre is flat

Pass 6 Dec 2014 97,811 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,068 miles

Engine damp with oil

Pass 8 Dec 2012 83,296 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 71,384 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,696 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,024 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 36,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,647 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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AG04 LPU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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