2004 KIA RIO 1.3L Petrol · YM04 UME
2004 KIA RIO (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 54,811 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YM04 UME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 54,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YM04 UME Mileage History
- 05/05/202345,863 mi
- 27/04/202450,382 mi+4,519 mi
- 29/04/202450,416 mi+34 mi
- 01/05/202554,809 mi+4,393 mi
- 07/05/202554,811 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YM04 UME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Rio (YM04 UME) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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