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SB04 YOC

2004 Kia Rio Le

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio Le46,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YOC
MakeKia
ModelRio Le
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 81,064 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 81,063 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,353 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,365 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 56,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,749 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 53,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust bracket is broken

vehicle tracking may be required

Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,225 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 46,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,152 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 39,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio Le?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,783
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 16
Registration plate lamp not working 14
position lamp(s) not working 14
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SB04 YOC is a 2004 Kia Rio Le in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Kia Rio Le models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,756 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 Le fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB04 YOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SB04 YOC registered?

SB04 YOC is a 2004 Kia Rio Le, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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