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YY04 XSB

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,485 mi
Last recorded81,485 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XSB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2013 81,427 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Apr 2013 77,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2011 68,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,057 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 60,057 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,700 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,700 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,912 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 XSB is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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