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BA04 CMX

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,327 mi
Last recorded75,327 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 CMX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 75,327 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 75,327 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,129 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 71,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,550 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 49,228 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 49,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,157 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,816 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 31,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BA04 CMX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA04 CMX, 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 BA04 CMX registered?

BA04 CMX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 August 2004.

Is BA04 CMX safe to buy?

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