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YH54 UWG

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,140 mi
Last recorded61,140 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,140 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 61,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front door inner handle is broken but still opens door

Pass 19 Oct 2013 55,606 miles

both rear shock absorber are slightly weak

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough

Pass 20 Oct 2012 50,053 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,240 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 44,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,733 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 39,733 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,012 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,934 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 29,934 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,259 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 UWG is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

YH54 UWG is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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