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BC04 YSB

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,032 mi
Last recorded88,032 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 88,032 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 88,032 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 81,480 miles

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust corroded

front brake discs starting wear

front brake pads starting to wear low

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low

oil leaks

Fail 1 May 2014 81,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust corroded

front brake discs starting wear

front brake pads starting to wear low

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2013 72,289 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

o/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

rear tyres worn 2mm

Fail 1 May 2013 72,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

o/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

rear tyres worn 2mm

Pass 3 May 2012 63,290 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)

rear tyres sidewall slighly perished

Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,855 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,659 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,023 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 YSB 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 66.7%.

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 BC04 YSB, 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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BC04 YSB is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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