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AF54 YMU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,658 mi
Last recorded93,658 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YMU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,134 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 88,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,266 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 70,261 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,466 miles

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

front brake discs lipped advise replacement.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,439 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 YMU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMU, 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 AF54 YMU registered?

AF54 YMU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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