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YX54 WKJ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,371 mi
Last recorded112,371 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 WKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 112,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 112,371 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,621 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper mounts (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 104,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper mounts (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 98,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 90,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,989 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

nearside wiper blade end split- clearing screen at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2011 72,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,132 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 59,182 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perishing slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,554 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,289 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 WKJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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