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BC04 MJX

2004 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,024 mi
Last recorded49,024 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 MJX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,024 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 49,021 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,934 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 46,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Aug 2021 42,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,621 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 35,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,723 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 16,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,796 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 13,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,373 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 9,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,944 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,179 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,413 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 MJX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJX, 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 BC04 MJX registered?

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

Is BC04 MJX safe to buy?

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