MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lenses cloudy
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside front chassis corroded near suspension arm mount
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres perished
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lenses cloudy
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside front chassis corroded near suspension arm mount
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres perished
Bad oil leak from rocker cover gasket.
Both front headlamp lens poor condition.
Hanger broken off front section of exhaust.
Play in both rear wheel bearings.
Small hole in rear silencer.
Bad oil leak from rocker cover gasket.
Both front headlamp lens poor condition.
Hanger broken off front section of exhaust.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in both rear wheel bearings.
Small hole in rear silencer.
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak from engine
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak from engine
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Both c.v boots cracking.
Both rear tyres cracking.
Bracket broken off front section of exhaust requires welding.
Oil leak from engine.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both c.v boots cracking.
Both rear tyres cracking.
Bracket broken off front section of exhaust requires welding.
Oil leak from engine.
nearside rear tyre is cracking due to age
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre is cracking due to age
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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BA04 RXW is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 RXW, 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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BA04 RXW is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2004.
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