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YU53 USC

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,172 mi
Last recorded91,172 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,137 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 75,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,342 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,026 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

n/s inner drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,705 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 58,998 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,998 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,827 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 53,751 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,827 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,586 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 35,950 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 35,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,071 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 28,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,460 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 USC is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USC, 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 USC registered?

YU53 USC is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YU53 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU53 USC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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