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AD04 YLE

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,868 mi
Last recorded137,868 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 YLE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 137,868 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 135,201 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 133,930 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 133,925 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 133,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 129,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2015 118,655 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 112,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 103,500 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 103,500 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,178 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2012 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/front seay belt retracts with help

o/s/front wiper has an intimitant fault

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both brake and clutch pedal anti-slip provisions wearing

both front windscreen wipers slight smearing

both rear registration plate lamps lenses missing

offside front bumper,nearside rear door/wheel arch and offside front door damage

rear wiper blade rubber split

vehicle presented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

Fail 4 Mar 2011 79,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both brake and clutch pedal anti-slip provisions wearing

both front windscreen wipers slight smearing

both rear registration plate lamps lenses missing

offside front bumper,nearside rear door/wheel arch and offside front door damage

rear wiper blade rubber split

vehicle presented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

Pass 27 Feb 2010 71,194 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,765 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 70,702 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/f track rod end locking device not correct type

Pass 17 Mar 2007 55,785 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 55,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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AD04 YLE is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AD04 YLE, 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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AD04 YLE is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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