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YH54 AAY

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,755 mi
Last recorded69,755 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 AAY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,755 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 69,755 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,862 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,521 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 57,521 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,861 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,857 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,889 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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YH54 AAY is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH54 AAY, 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 YH54 AAY registered?

YH54 AAY is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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