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BA04 RXW

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,695 mi
Last recorded78,695 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,695 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 78,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,675 miles

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.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,675 miles

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.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,988 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,979 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,040 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 60,948 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,686 miles

Both c.v boots cracking.

Both rear tyres cracking.

Bracket broken off front section of exhaust requires welding.

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 55,342 miles

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.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,066 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking due to age

Fail 21 Oct 2013 50,066 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre is cracking due to age

Fail 20 Oct 2012 44,782 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 44,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,268 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 39,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,251 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,539 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 29,528 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,834 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,187 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 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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