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YU53 MYT

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,948 mi
Last recorded38,948 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 38,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 37,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 34,325 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perishing around circumference

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,984 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Unable to fully inspect outer brake pads due to wheel design

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.6.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 31,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S & O/S (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Unable to fully inspect outer brake pads due to wheel design

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,646 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,110 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front seat belt slow retracting

Fail 13 Oct 2014 29,109 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

handbrake travel on the limit

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front seat belt slow retracting

slight binding and grabbing of nearside rear brake,advise closer inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,845 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brakes slightly grabbing

gearstick loose

some handbrake travel

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,672 miles

offside rear footbrake more efficient than nearside rear

some handbrake travel

Fail 15 Oct 2012 26,672 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside rear footbrake more efficient than nearside rear

some handbrake travel

Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,540 miles

nearside front tyre worn out on outer raised tread(175/65/14),advise renewing.

nearside rear tyre perished,advise renewing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 24,697 miles

corrosion on front discs

engine "check"light on

gear knob loose

near side rear tyre perished

nearside front tyre worn out on outer edge(175/65/14)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 24,697 miles

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

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

corrosion on front discs

engine "check"light on

gear knob loose

near side rear tyre perished

nearside front tyre worn out on outer edge(175/65/14)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,283 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer walls

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 9,277 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 MYT 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 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 YU53 MYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU53 MYT registered?

YU53 MYT is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is YU53 MYT safe to buy?

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