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BC04 UGY

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,248 mi
Last recorded60,248 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,248 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,532 miles

exhaust security

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rear brakes imbalanced

rear no.plate deteriation

slight cracking/perishing on front tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,965 miles

Rear no. plate delamination

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,295 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 42,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 41,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,416 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,440 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,158 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,127 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,196 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 31,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hole in rear bumper †Damage to n/s/r door

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 UGY is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UGY, 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 UGY registered?

BC04 UGY is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 August 2004.

Is BC04 UGY safe to buy?

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