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BD04 RVX

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,256 mi
Last recorded114,256 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 114,256 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,312 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 105,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 101,140 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 101,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,880 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,135 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre edges wearing

Fail 14 Mar 2013 87,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre edges wearing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,953 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,953 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,651 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,706 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,706 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,491 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 65,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2008 55,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 31 May 2008 55,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,093 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 RVX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RVX, 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 RVX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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