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YU04 BHE

2004 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,909 mi
Last recorded97,909 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 BHE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,909 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,774 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,647 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,215 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 50,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,997 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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YU04 BHE is a 2004 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU04 BHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU04 BHE registered?

YU04 BHE is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is YU04 BHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU04 BHE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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