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YU53 USB

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,804 mi
Last recorded65,804 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 65,804 miles

Exhaust (flanges) corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Jan 2020 65,800 miles

Headlamp aim too high NS/OS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust (flanges) corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Underbody/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,955 miles

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

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

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

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 58,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,792 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,183 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,376 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,824 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,092 miles

exhaust system has mounting broken and is corroded

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,926 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 29,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,087 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,086 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,198 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 22,198 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 18,589 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,093 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 15,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 USB 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 70%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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