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YS54 TMV

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,474 mi
Last recorded90,474 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 TMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,474 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 90,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,213 miles

windssreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,434 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

windssreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,291 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 14,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 14,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 7,849 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 TMV is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YS54 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

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

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