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YW53 DJX

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,284 mi
Last recorded53,284 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 DJX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 53,284 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 53,276 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 53,276 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT N/S (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 53,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 52,814 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,565 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 51,941 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,222 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,754 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,361 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,240 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 47,240 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,967 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,575 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 44,572 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,940 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 42,940 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,720 miles

offside front bumber slight damage

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,396 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 41,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,589 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 27,589 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YW53 DJX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YW53 DJX, 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 YW53 DJX registered?

YW53 DJX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is YW53 DJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW53 DJX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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