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BC04 UGZ

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,235 mi
Last recorded74,235 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 UGZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,235 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,439 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 61,439 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 44,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 32,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,511 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 31,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,154 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 29,099 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,557 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,772 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 UGZ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

BC04 UGZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is BC04 UGZ safe to buy?

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