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YY04 WZB

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,393 mi
Last recorded100,393 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,393 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,172 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 93,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,804 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,295 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 86,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,904 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 83,904 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,711 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,347 miles

Both pedal anti slip rubbers very worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 67,804 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 67,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,577 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,454 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 WZB is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

YY04 WZB is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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