CarVerify

Free Car Check

YL53 UVO

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,687 mi
Last recorded97,687 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 UVO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 97,687 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,985 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2016 88,809 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,040 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,048 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 72,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,061 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 66,061 miles

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

Engine fault lamp displayed

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,459 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 59,396 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,529 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2011 51,329 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,453 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 41,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,389 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,375 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,331 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YL53 UVO is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YL53 UVO, 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

How do I check the history of YL53 UVO?

You can check the full history of YL53 UVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YL53 UVO registered?

YL53 UVO is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YL53 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 UVO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL53 UVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YL53 UVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.