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YU04 USM

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,297 mi
Last recorded148,297 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 148,297 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear outer wheel archs corroding

engine and gear box damp

Fail 8 Jul 2020 148,297 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear outer wheel archs corroding

engine and gear box damp

Pass 9 Jul 2019 144,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 144,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 139,556 miles

engine and gearbox damp with oil

slight exhaust blow from exhaust flexi

slight play steering arms

Pass 11 Jul 2017 133,835 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 133,835 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,520 miles

Oil leak

Power steering rack damp

Fail 13 Jul 2016 129,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering rack damp

Pass 16 Jul 2015 125,248 miles

Oil leak

discs worn

exhaust rusty

o/s sill rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2014 119,831 miles

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

Oil leak

discs worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 110,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 103,205 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

ex rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,205 miles

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

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

ex rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 91,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,431 miles

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

front discs wearing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,146 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 20,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

hand break travel close to maximum.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,046 miles

hand break travel close to maximum.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,208 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 USM is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

YU04 USM is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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