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YS54 KVB

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

42,912 mi
Last recorded42,912 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 42,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack not properly attached Nearside mounting bush defective (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. Rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside Front To Rear (Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody Steering And Suspension Components Rusting

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 42,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside Front To Rear (Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake Discs Heat Shields Rotten

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Steering And Suspension Components Rusting

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 41,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Fail 19 Nov 2019 41,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 38,291 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody, Steering And Suspension Components Rusting

Fail 20 Nov 2018 38,290 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody, Steering And Suspension Components Rusting

Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,278 miles

some binding on offside front brake

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

parkbrake application uneven reduced braking effort on offside

rear service brake application uneven reduced braking effort on offside

rust - corrosion on underbody components

slight imbalance on application of front brakes

some rusting - corrosion on nearside and offside rear sections of front to rear steel brake pipes

Fail 30 Nov 2017 36,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

highlevel stop lamp not working

parkbrake application uneven reduced braking effort on offside

rear service brake application uneven reduced braking effort on offside

rust - corrosion on underbody components

slight imbalance on application of front brakes

some binding on offside front brake

some rusting - corrosion on nearside and offside rear sections of front to rear steel brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,727 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking - perrishing (2.5.C.1a)

rear registration plate not fully secure

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

Fail 30 Nov 2016 33,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking - perrishing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate not fully secure

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

corrosion /deterioration on exhaust system

rear suspension arm forward positioned rubber bushes cracking/perrishing slightly

some excess travel in parkbrake lever

Fail 3 Dec 2015 30,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion /deterioration on exhaust system

rear suspension arm forward positioned rubber bushes cracking/perrishing slightly

some excess travel in parkbrake lever

Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 24,343 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,006 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 21,006 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 18,647 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 16,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 12,511 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 12,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 8,180 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 KVB is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YS54 KVB, 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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YS54 KVB is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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