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YM53 EJA

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,503 mi
Last recorded100,503 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EJA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,394 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,826 miles

rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,077 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 78,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,728 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 74,728 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,170 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 65,166 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,136 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,205 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cut in sidewall not down to reinforcement

Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre slight cut in sidewall not down to reinforcement

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,267 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil leak from filter

rear tyres worn to 2mm

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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YM53 EJA is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YM53 EJA, 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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YM53 EJA is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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