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BC04 YSK

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,649 mi
Last recorded74,649 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f cv boot is cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment lamp on

o/s/f cv boot is cracking

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,068 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 58,782 miles

N/S rear door cannot be opened from inside

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,782 miles

N/S rear door cannot be opened from inside

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,500 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 59,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,074 miles

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

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 YSK is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

BC04 YSK is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 August 2004.

Is BC04 YSK safe to buy?

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