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YO04 VYP

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,230 mi
Last recorded102,230 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f backing plate touching brake disc

n/s/r Tyre worn outside edge

n/s/r brake noise when wheel spun

o/s/f Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2017 102,210 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f backing plate touching brake disc

n/s/r Tyre worn outside edge

n/s/r brake noise when wheel spun

o/s/f Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,438 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r ()

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/s/r (2.6.2)

Rusty exhaust

Fail 23 Jun 2016 93,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r ()

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/s/r (2.6.2)

Rusty exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 87,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,318 miles

Exhaust sytsem corroded

Cant see front brake pad's

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,229 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2012 73,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,401 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,016 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 46,679 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VYP is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

YO04 VYP is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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