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YU53 OTH

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,493 mi
Last recorded70,493 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,493 miles

NSF OSF lower arm bushes splitting

Oil leak around engine

Fail 28 Jan 2019 70,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill to arch joint (6.2.2 (d) (i))

NSF OSF lower arm bushes splitting

Oil leak around engine

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,562 miles

NSF OSF lower arm front bushes splitting

NSR OSR spring mounts heavily corroded

Oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,560 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,031 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,302 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,332 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,117 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,961 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,975 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,181 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 OTH is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

YU53 OTH is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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