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AF54 YMJ

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,161 mi
Last recorded170,161 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YMJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 170,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All road tyres worn to edges (4.1.E.1)

Wheelarches repaired with filler

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 148,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 148,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,990 miles

Front tyres tread wearing on inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 111,225 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 111,219 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear nearside tyre nail in tread

rear offside tyre cracks in tread / sidewalls possably close to cords

Pass 20 Aug 2012 101,965 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 95,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2010 83,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,630 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotate

Fail 7 Aug 2009 70,630 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotate

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,636 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,472 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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AF54 YMJ 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 71.4%.

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 AF54 YMJ, 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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AF54 YMJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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