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YU53 MYL

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,627 mi
Last recorded71,627 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,543 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)

clutch slipping

Fail 22 Feb 2013 67,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,135 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,428 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,111 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,813 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Jan 2009 48,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,335 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 MYL is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

YU53 MYL is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is YU53 MYL safe to buy?

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