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YY04 FEP

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,793 mi
Last recorded81,793 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,793 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,177 miles

Both rear tyres starting to to split on outer walls

Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,561 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 65,498 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,635 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f sill damaged

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,837 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 50,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,017 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,204 miles

both front tyres close to limits

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 22 Oct 2010 38,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to limits

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,266 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,121 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 12,423 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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YY04 FEP is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YY04 FEP, 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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What year was YY04 FEP registered?

YY04 FEP is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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