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YV04 DVF

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,932 mi
Last recorded85,932 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 DVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,932 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded.

nearside rear tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 72,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,593 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightley worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,949 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 28,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough

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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YV04 DVF is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YV04 DVF, 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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YV04 DVF is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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