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YY04 HVU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,231 mi
Last recorded90,231 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 90,231 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,122 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 76,265 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damaged offside front headlight bracket broken but still sursure

driver door trouble to open during test

Fail 27 Nov 2010 76,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damaged offside front headlight bracket broken but still sursure

driver door trouble to open during test

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pedal rubber split

noise on nearside rear wheel when turned

Fail 2 Nov 2009 67,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pedal rubber split

noise on nearside rear wheel when turned

Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,820 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 58,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,300 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 51,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HVU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVU, 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 HVU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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