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YR04 RJZ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,370 mi
Last recorded89,370 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 RJZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 89,370 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER -GREASY (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BADLY GLAZED -BORDER LINE (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BADLY GLAZED -BORDER LINE (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2018 89,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (ARM) (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES -BADLY DEREOIRATED IN TREAD AREA -175/65/14 82 T -BORDER LINE

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER -GREASY (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BADLY GLAZED -BORDER LINE (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BADLY GLAZED -BORDER LINE (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 83,868 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE DETEROIRATED IN TREAD

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Front TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Rear PETROL PIPES BADLY CORRODED

Fail 4 May 2017 83,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE DETEROIRATED IN TREAD

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Offside Front TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL

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

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Rear PETROL PIPES BADLY CORRODED

Pass 10 May 2016 77,239 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 75,349 miles

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

Centre exhaust joints leaking slightly.

Front exhaust bracket corroded through.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Recommend servicing rear brakes/hand brake.

Fail 12 May 2015 75,294 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Centre exhaust joints leaking slightly.

Front exhaust bracket corroded through.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn very low on edges.

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

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

Recommend servicing rear brakes/hand brake.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,499 miles

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

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

diagnostic light on

nearside rear tyre wall damage

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,176 miles

advice rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2011 44,164 miles

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

advice rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,964 miles

FRONT TYRE'S ARE DIFFRENT SIZE TO REAR

HAS NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 39,964 miles

FRONT TYRE'S ARE DIFFRENT SIZE TO REAR

HAS NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 36,124 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,364 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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YR04 RJZ 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 70.6%.

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 YR04 RJZ, 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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YR04 RJZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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