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YR54 YXA

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,467 mi
Last recorded61,467 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,467 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorating

hand brake effort o/s

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,634 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

n/s rear tyre perishing on walls

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Oct 2014 54,634 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

n/s rear tyre perishing on walls

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,513 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,576 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 38,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Sep 2010 30,870 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,945 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 23,945 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,760 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,753 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 YXA is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

YR54 YXA is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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