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YO04 JFJ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,411 mi
Last recorded71,411 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 JFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 71,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 69,403 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 69,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,998 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s/n/s (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 68,998 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s/n/s (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 67,514 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,684 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust system is still adequately supported

nearside front wiperblade torn at end

Fail 18 Jul 2013 59,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust system is still adequately supported

nearside front wiperblade torn at end

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,003 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2011 48,068 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2011 48,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 43,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,443 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 36,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,968 miles

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

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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YO04 JFJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YO04 JFJ, 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 YO04 JFJ registered?

YO04 JFJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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