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YR54 PLU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,074 mi
Last recorded73,074 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 PLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 73,074 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front bracket broken

Fail 16 Sep 2017 73,074 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust front bracket broken

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,695 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 63,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spots (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,770 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Fail 28 Aug 2015 52,770 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Fail 3 Sep 2014 42,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,068 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,615 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 36,615 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,076 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,402 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 25,402 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 20,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,445 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 14,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 7,730 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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YR54 PLU 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 57.9%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

YR54 PLU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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