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YY53 WHT

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,959 mi
Last recorded39,959 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WHT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,959 miles

Front pads very low

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,103 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 38,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose all four nuts (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,308 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,679 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 29,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,896 miles

Front brake pads look 1/2 worn

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 26,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads look 1/2 worn

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 24,520 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,034 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 16,551 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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YY53 WHT is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red 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 YY53 WHT, 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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YY53 WHT is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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