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YY04 HVF

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,779 mi
Last recorded37,779 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 HVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 37,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern lens has a product on its lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread and sidwall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread and sidwall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs very little surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,010 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 37,009 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,666 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 36,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,202 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,202 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,186 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 HVF is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

YY04 HVF is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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