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YU53 OSX

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,141 mi
Last recorded84,141 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 84,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on edge of tyres

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,388 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,006 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 75,016 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,475 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 24,771 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,641 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,478 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 64,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounting come away at front pipe

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,351 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 54,351 miles

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

front brake discs getting lipped and pads getting low

n/s front antiroll bar drop link has small amount of play

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,405 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,007 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,540 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 OSX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

YU53 OSX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YU53 OSX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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