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BA04 CMZ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,106 mi
Last recorded92,106 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,106 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,810 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,088 miles

nearside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,026 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,477 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 87,477 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 30,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,446 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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BA04 CMZ 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 70%.

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 CMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA04 CMZ registered?

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

Is BA04 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 CMZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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