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YU53 WHL

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,606 mi
Last recorded78,606 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,239 miles

front exhust mounting corroded

slight hand brake travel

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,845 miles

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

rattel from o/s/f wheel trim

Fail 27 Nov 2012 62,845 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

rattel from o/s/f wheel trim

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,650 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 57,626 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,515 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,306 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,400 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 36,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE + WORN ALMOST TO WEAR MARKERS + LOW ON OUTER EDGE.175/65/R14 82T

LARGE SCREW STUCK IN THE CENTRE OF THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,692 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 28,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,885 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 WHL 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 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 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

YU53 WHL is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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