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BD54 HGJ

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,222 mi
Last recorded60,222 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HGJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,222 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 60,222 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle inner hand missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,473 miles

Offside Front body damage

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 56,473 miles

Offside Front body damage

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,683 miles

Emits light blue smoke at idle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested wheel stiff to turn

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 51,682 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emits light blue smoke at idle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested wheel stiff to turn

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,863 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 47,863 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened arm by bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear boot does not open from out side

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f-n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

brake anti slip slightly worn

centre caps fitted

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front tyres cracking

items removed from drivers view prior to test

n/s/f wiper slightly insecure

o/s/f headlamp has slight movement-front bumper has slight damage

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear tyres have cut on outer wall

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

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Fail 21 Oct 2015 38,889 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f-n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

brake anti slip slightly worn

centre caps fitted

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front tyres cracking

items removed from drivers view prior to test

n/s/f wiper slightly insecure

o/s/f headlamp has slight movement-front bumper has slight damage

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear tyres have cut on outer wall

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

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Pass 25 Oct 2014 33,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 29,080 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,024 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,830 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 12,628 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,363 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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BD54 HGJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD54 HGJ, 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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BD54 HGJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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