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YX54 ZHJ

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

65,552 mi
Last recorded65,552 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 ZHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 65,552 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 63,311 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 62,388 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 62,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 60,905 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 60,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure can see cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure can see cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 59,818 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,268 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 59,263 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))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,120 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,674 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 55,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,399 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,215 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 53,213 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,856 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

steel brake pipe to n/s/r flexi corroded however not excessivly at time of inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,323 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 50,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,936 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 48,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 45,497 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 40,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,749 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,799 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,718 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 ZHJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YX54 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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