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YU53 PKX

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,903 mi
Last recorded105,903 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

bulb out on high level stop light

damage to body and corrosion on bonnet

power steering pipes corroding

slight leaks on exhaust and front mounting corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 105,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged speed ring (3.4.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

bulb out on high level stop light

damage to body and corrosion on bonnet

power steering pipes corroding

slight leaks on exhaust and front mounting corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,941 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust support hangers corroded

offside front bumper damaged

rear seat base loose

Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,940 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust support hangers corroded

offside front bumper damaged

rear seat base loose

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,969 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion and damage to vehicle body

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust mounting corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and close to limit

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 81,968 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion and damage to vehicle body

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust mounting corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and close to limit

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,195 miles

both rear spring top cups corroding

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front exhaust bracket corroded

front tyres wearing uneven

one bulb out on high level stop light

power steering pipes rusty

slight damage to vehicle body

Fail 29 Oct 2012 71,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear spring top cups corroding

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front exhaust bracket corroded

front tyres wearing uneven

power steering pipes rusty

slight damage to vehicle body

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight seapage of grease from nearside inner cv boot clip

surface rust on remaining brake pipes

Fail 2 Nov 2011 61,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rattle in exhaust

slight rust on o/s/r brake pipe

surface rust on fuel filter

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,583 miles

rattle in exhaust

slight rust on o/s/r brake pipe

surface rust on fuel filter

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,293 miles

damage and scratches to vehicle body

discs slightly worn

flakey rust and rattle on exhaust

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 4 Nov 2010 51,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage and scratches to vehicle body

discs slightly worn

flakey rust and rattle on exhaust

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,715 miles

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

slight damage to offside front bumper

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,785 miles

damage to offside rear door

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,676 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,993 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 PKX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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