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YU53 KTG

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,902 mi
Last recorded86,902 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 KTG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,902 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 72,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,831 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 67,831 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,302 miles

clutch is slipping

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,426 miles

eml light is on on dash

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,059 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 56,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,304 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,279 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,264 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 KTG is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YU53 KTG, 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 YU53 KTG registered?

YU53 KTG is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YU53 KTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU53 KTG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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