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BD04 EOZ

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,453 mi
Last recorded123,453 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 EOZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 123,453 miles

*STRONG ADVICE* Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 123,453 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

*STRONG ADVICE* Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 118,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front screen marked,exhaust rusty.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 110,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front screen marked,exhaust rusty.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,382 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,375 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 48,375 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 33,995 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,023 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,376 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,167 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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BD04 EOZ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD04 EOZ, 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 EOZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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