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BA04 YUU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,620 mi
Last recorded56,620 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 YUU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,620 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,611 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 43,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre deep cut

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,787 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 38,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 36,413 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,193 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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BA04 YUU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BA04 YUU, 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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BA04 YUU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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