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YR54 JFJ

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,410 mi
Last recorded91,410 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 JFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,410 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,909 miles

Substantial oil leak (Engine area)

Very poor beam image from both headlamps

Fail 12 Oct 2015 84,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" N (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall, 175/65/14 T (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn low

Substantial oil leak (Engine area)

Very poor beam image from both headlamps

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,986 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 74,922 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake imbalance recomend insp/serv

Fail 10 Oct 2013 66,789 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake imbalance recomend insp/serv

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,633 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 60,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE,JUST LEGAL. 175/65/14 T

SCREW STUCK IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,916 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 48,276 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nsr tyre has advanced cracking to side walls

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,276 miles

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

nsr tyre has advanced cracking to side walls

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,076 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,138 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,553 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 32,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,379 miles

Nearside Front 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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YR54 JFJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YR54 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 YR54 JFJ registered?

YR54 JFJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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