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YS54 KUX

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,305 mi
Last recorded79,305 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 KUX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2016 79,305 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,171 miles

Child seat fitted

Corrosion to fuel filter

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Nearside tyre at 2mm

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play to inner rack joints

Rear wiper split

Fail 11 Dec 2015 70,024 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted

Corrosion to fuel filter

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Nearside tyre at 2mm

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play to inner rack joints

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,970 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 61,970 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,242 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 46,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,192 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,604 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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YS54 KUX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS54 KUX, 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 YS54 KUX registered?

YS54 KUX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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