MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front exhaust mount loose to rattle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BW04 YWB is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 BW04 YWB, 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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BW04 YWB is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 August 2004.
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