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YU04 USJ

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,597 mi
Last recorded77,597 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 USJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,597 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 77,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,309 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear shocks weak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 68,309 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides dull (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

both rear shocks weak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,958 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 55,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,396 miles

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

rust on rear brake drums rubbing on backplate

Fail 12 Aug 2014 52,396 miles

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

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

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

rust on rear brake drums rubbing on backplate

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,301 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,668 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise on o/side rear wheel

wiperblades

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,815 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,328 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 16,483 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 USJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

YU04 USJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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