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YS54 KWR

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,403 mi
Last recorded158,403 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 158,403 miles

E C U light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 158,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

E C U light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 138,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside 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)

e/c/u light on

Fail 23 Feb 2016 138,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside 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)

e/c/u light on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 125,606 miles

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Feb 2015 125,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,393 miles

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

corrosion at rear exhuast

Pass 6 Feb 2013 118,264 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,099 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,659 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 54,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,169 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,183 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 KWR is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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