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YX04 PJU

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,653 mi
Last recorded86,653 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 PJU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,980 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 58,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,173 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 53,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,787 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 42,784 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 42,784 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,871 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 24,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,745 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,244 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,927 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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YX04 PJU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX04 PJU, 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 YX04 PJU registered?

YX04 PJU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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