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YU53 USF

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,436 mi
Last recorded77,436 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,436 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,572 miles

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 16 Nov 2016 74,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Dec 2015 71,971 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 70,289 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,821 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 10 Jul 2014 66,740 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY ON O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,317 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 63,317 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,357 miles

HAND BRAKE TO BE ADJUSTED,REAR BRAKES TO BE CLEAN

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,745 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL TO BE ADJUSTED

Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,463 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,952 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 USF is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USF, 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 USF registered?

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

Is YU53 USF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU53 USF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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