2004 KIA RIO 1.3L Petrol · HT04 THX
2004 KIA RIO (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 66,841 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT04 THX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 66,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HT04 THX Mileage History
- 08/08/202358,443 mi
- 08/08/202358,443 mi
- 12/08/202462,445 mi+4,002 mi
- 14/08/202462,445 mi
- 21/08/202566,841 mi+4,396 mi
Average of roughly 4,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT04 THX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Rio (HT04 THX) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv boot”.
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