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YU04 HFV

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,847 mi
Last recorded76,847 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,847 miles

Front wiper split

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 76,782 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front wiper split

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,725 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,253 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 62,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,511 miles

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

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

both front droplinks have slight play/knock

both rear tyres 3mm

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,263 miles

front disc corroded on outer face

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,340 miles

both front discs corroded ( been stood)

slight play in osr wheelbearing

Fail 19 Jul 2011 49,340 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front discs corroded ( been stood)

slight play in osr wheelbearing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,603 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 41,192 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,333 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 HFV is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFV, 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 YU04 HFV registered?

YU04 HFV is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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