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GY04 YUD

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,082 mi
Last recorded96,082 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 YUD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,082 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,264 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 77,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,847 miles

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

drivers side windscreen wiper poor (lifts off screen)

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,114 miles

both rear tyres perishing and worn on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2012 59,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing and worn on edges

Fail 7 Apr 2011 55,607 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,607 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,928 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 50,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 46,019 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 46,019 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,652 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 38,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,136 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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GY04 YUD is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY04 YUD, 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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GY04 YUD is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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