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SY54 LDE

2004 Kia Rio Le

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,202 mi
Last recorded80,202 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio Le46,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 LDE
MakeKia
ModelRio Le
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,202 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,202 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,671 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,341 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 63,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,144 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 48,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,066 miles

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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SY54 LDE is a 2004 Kia Rio Le in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SY54 LDE, 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 SY54 LDE registered?

SY54 LDE is a 2004 Kia Rio Le, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is SY54 LDE safe to buy?

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