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YX54 VFE

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,777 mi
Last recorded85,777 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 VFE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 85,777 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 85,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Bush corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Bush corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,193 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,502 miles

both inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,609 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 74,571 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,622 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 68,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,651 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 65,651 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,114 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,482 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,482 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,357 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,967 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,214 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,289 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 42,564 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,564 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,015 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,659 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 32,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,790 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,964 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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YX54 VFE is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX54 VFE, 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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YX54 VFE is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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