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YX04 VPP

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,944 mi
Last recorded129,944 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VPP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 129,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlights deteriorated

engine light on

front tyres wear edges

maybe coolant leak centre /bottom rad?

n/s/f link rod slight play

o/s/r tyre wear edges also getting low

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

water in spare wheel well

Fail 13 Feb 2015 129,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlights deteriorated

engine light on

front tyres wear edges

maybe coolant leak centre /bottom rad?

n/s/f link rod slight play

o/s/r tyre wear edges also getting low

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

water in spare wheel well

Pass 25 Feb 2014 124,289 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlights deteriorated

centre ex mount weld broken

engine light on

water in spare wheel well

Fail 19 Feb 2014 124,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlights deteriorated

centre ex mount weld broken

engine light on

water in spare wheel well

Pass 19 Feb 2013 108,294 miles

both front antiroll bar link rods have slight play

Fail 5 Feb 2013 107,567 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front antiroll bar link rods have slight play

Fail 9 Feb 2012 90,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engin manament light on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 90,802 miles

engin manament light on

Fail 15 Feb 2011 77,568 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,207 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 48,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,775 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 40,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,958 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,297 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 VPP 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 56.3%.

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

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