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YY04 BHK

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,618 mi
Last recorded114,618 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 BHK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 114,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 104,550 miles

Both rear wheel arches -advance state of corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm - 2.5mm - legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear wheel arches -advance state of corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm - 2.5mm - legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 95,889 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewall and inbetween tread Offside rear tyre -nail in tyre

Both rear wheel arches advance state of corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 87,962 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 87,851 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 80,323 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 80,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 71,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 10 May 2012 71,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 61,741 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 61,526 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 54,072 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 May 2010 54,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 47,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,522 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 40,522 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,241 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 32,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YY04 BHK is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YY04 BHK, 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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YY04 BHK is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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