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YM04 XBR

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,465 mi
Last recorded83,465 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 XBR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,465 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes corroding in places

engine management light lit

exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/r tyre badly agecracked and outer sidewall starting to split

o/s/r tyre agecracked-tread low on outer edge-nail in tread

slight freying on seatbelts

wipers slightly split

Fail 11 Jul 2011 83,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes corroding in places

engine management light lit

exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/r tyre badly agecracked and outer sidewall starting to split

o/s/r tyre agecracked-tread low on outer edge-nail in tread

slight freying on seatbelts

wipers slightly split

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,172 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

master cylinder cap loose fitting

o/s/f tyre tread scrubbing on edges

o/s/r tyre tread low in places on inner edge

part of hi-leval stop lamp not working

seatbelts slightly freyed and slow returning in places

slight damage on edge of front wheel n/s

wear in rear shocker bushes

Fail 23 Jul 2010 73,172 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

master cylinder cap loose fitting

o/s/f sidelamp slightly dim

o/s/f tyre tread scrubbing on edges

o/s/r tyre tread low in places on inner edge

part of hi-leval stop lamp not working

seatbelts slightly freyed and slow returning in places

slight damage on edge of front wheel n/s

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

surface cuts on n/s/r tyre sidewall and tread area

Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,079 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jul 2008 38,079 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre tread low in places on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,714 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 18,712 miles

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

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 XBR is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YM04 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

YM04 XBR is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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