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YS04 UMT

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 UMT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,457 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 84,457 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush near side and offside rear top bushes worn to excess (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,638 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 79,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,248 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,301 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,612 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 67,612 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,030 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 38,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,718 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,104 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,619 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 27,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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YS04 UMT is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS04 UMT, 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 YS04 UMT registered?

YS04 UMT is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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