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AG04 WEJ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,116 mi
Last recorded86,116 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,116 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 86,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,575 miles

Nearside wiper in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,470 miles

Oil leak

outer edge of n/s front tyre worn

Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,470 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

outer edge of n/s front tyre worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,791 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,757 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,733 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Aug 2009 38,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,347 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 21,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 WEJ 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 69.2%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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