2004 KIA RIO 1.3L Petrol · NY04 VPV
2004 KIA RIO (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 67,142 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2013.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NY04 VPV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2012
- 67,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NY04 VPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Rio (NY04 VPV) between June 2007 and July 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
NY04 VPV Mileage History
- 25/06/200730,884 mi
- 16/06/200833,359 mi+2,475 mi
- 10/06/200937,964 mi+4,605 mi
- 24/06/201052,568 mi+14,604 mi
- 30/06/201052,856 mi+288 mi
- 22/06/201162,111 mi+9,255 mi
- 20/06/201267,100 mi+4,989 mi
- 11/07/201267,142 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 7,186 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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