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BD04 EOR

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,429 mi
Last recorded131,429 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 EOR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 131,429 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 119,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 106,606 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 106,604 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Pass 10 May 2014 92,232 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 78,359 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 78,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 68,725 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 68,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 61,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise engine noisey on tickover

advise n/s/f brake disc worn uneavenly

Fail 25 May 2011 61,945 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise engine noisey on tickover

advise n/s/f brake disc worn uneavenly

Pass 25 May 2010 56,317 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 56,317 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 49,717 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 40,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear washer inoperative

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 May 2008 40,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear washer inoperative

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 May 2007 30,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 May 2007 30,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BD04 EOR is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD04 EOR, 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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BD04 EOR is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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