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YH04 HKF

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,576 mi
Last recorded105,576 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 HKF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 105,572 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,488 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition and corroded

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,972 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 101,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,851 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 93,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,096 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 66,096 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,075 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 50,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,108 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,055 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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YH04 HKF is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YH04 HKF, 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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What year was YH04 HKF registered?

YH04 HKF is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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