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YP54 JOH

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,505 mi
Last recorded100,505 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 JOH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2015 100,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 100,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear coil spring mounting points starting to corrode

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and side walls slightly worn

Fail 1 May 2014 100,419 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear coil spring mounting points starting to corrode

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and side walls slightly worn

Fail 2 May 2013 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 2 May 2013 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 88,898 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 88,893 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 80,740 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 67,582 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 67,582 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,888 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 49,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,970 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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YP54 JOH is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP54 JOH, 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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YP54 JOH is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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