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EX04 EAW

2004 Kia Rio LX

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,040 mi
Last recorded46,040 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio LX31,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 EAW
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,040 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 45,654 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,581 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,581 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,327 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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EX04 EAW is a 2004 Kia Rio LX in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 31,795 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX04 EAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX04 EAW registered?

EX04 EAW is a 2004 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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