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YH04 PFJ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,964 mi
Last recorded158,964 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 158,964 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both outter sills weak but not holed

Pass 27 Jun 2017 157,574 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 157,558 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 154,394 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 151,806 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mount loose

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 May 2014 144,943 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mount insecure

headlamps deteriorating

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 138,092 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front headlamps deteriorating

nsr tyre perishing

Fail 4 Jun 2013 138,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front headlamps deteriorating

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 132,538 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

unable to see brake pads fully

Fail 19 Jun 2012 132,526 miles

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

unable to see brake pads fully

Pass 19 Jul 2011 127,229 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 127,229 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 115,859 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal high

front number plate starting to dis colour

nearside rear tyre low inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

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 PFJ 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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