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YL04 MJV

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,211 mi
Last recorded82,211 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 MJV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,211 miles

O/s rear brake binding slightly. N/s front anti roll bar link slight nick in rubber

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,435 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 67,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,271 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 58,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,023 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 51,105 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust heat shield

offside rack end slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2008 48,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust heat shield

offside rack end slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 42,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YL04 MJV is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL04 MJV, 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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YL04 MJV is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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