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YU53 MYW

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,404 mi
Last recorded107,404 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,404 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 140,896 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,404 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt taped over frying area unable to access condition of belt webbing correctly

Pass 18 Jan 2017 97,735 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 97,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,012 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 87,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,115 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,792 miles

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

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

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

clutch worn

Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,709 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,634 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 23,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,287 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,860 miles

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

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

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 MYW is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

YU53 MYW is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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