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YL04 MKJ

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,598 mi
Last recorded63,598 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 63,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,079 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 53,041 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 43,714 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010
Fail 18 Jun 2010 39,297 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,560 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,839 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,069 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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YL04 MKJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL04 MKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL04 MKJ registered?

YL04 MKJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is YL04 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 MKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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