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YU04 CFJ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 CFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,209 miles

Corrosion to outersill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Foot & handbrake travel

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

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked Both (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,281 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 82,273 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,998 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 77,998 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 77,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 64,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 64,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,574 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 55,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,972 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 39,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,892 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,521 miles

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

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 CFJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YU04 CFJ, 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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YU04 CFJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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