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MF54 UTL

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,757 mi
Last recorded79,757 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 UTL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

noise from rear wheels when rotated both

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,267 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,848 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,388 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,800 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,725 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,851 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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MF54 UTL is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MF54 UTL, 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 MF54 UTL registered?

MF54 UTL is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is MF54 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF54 UTL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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