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BC04 MJJ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,726 mi
Last recorded88,726 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 MJJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2018 88,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 74,805 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,730 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,286 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,286 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,707 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisey

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,075 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,417 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,361 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,061 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 54,049 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,317 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,394 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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BC04 MJJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC04 MJJ, 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 BC04 MJJ registered?

BC04 MJJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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