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YM04 HUJ

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,171 mi
Last recorded31,171 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HUJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 31,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 30,267 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 30,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 28,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 27,442 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 26,452 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 25,529 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 24,809 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 24,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 23,423 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 23,423 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 22,766 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 22,766 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 21,345 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 19,672 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,776 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 17,776 miles

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,246 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 15,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 11,323 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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YM04 HUJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YM04 HUJ, 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 YM04 HUJ registered?

YM04 HUJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YM04 HUJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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