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YU04 LPP

2004 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,020 mi
Last recorded65,020 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,020 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 65,020 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

too/s and n/s rear flexys

Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,142 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 55,142 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,808 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,786 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 41,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,067 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 39,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,438 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 35,438 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,311 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 24,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 21,414 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 21,396 miles

Nearside Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

discs and pads started to wear

nearside rear side impact been in accident

slight play on anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,003 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,131 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 LPP is a 2004 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

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

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The MOT history for YU04 LPP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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