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YU53 GJG

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,503 mi
Last recorded69,503 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 GJG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,503 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Slight brake binding.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 69,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Slight brake binding.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,446 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 68,440 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 62,461 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Middle and rear exhaust corroded (not blowing)

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 56,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Middle and rear exhaust corroded (not blowing)

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,575 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 48,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,497 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,638 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 39,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 37,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,997 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,831 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 36,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 26,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,882 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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YU53 GJG is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YU53 GJG, 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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YU53 GJG is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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