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BF04 KBU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,904 mi
Last recorded32,904 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 KBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,904 miles

Nearside Front wall cracking

Nearside Rear wall cracking

Offside Front wall cracking

Offside Rear wall cracking

Fail 29 Feb 2016 32,904 miles

Nearside Front wall cracking

Nearside Rear wall cracking

Offside Front wall cracking

Offside Rear wall cracking

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 32,895 miles

advise,all four tyres have minor surface cracking on outer walls.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,144 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,587 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 29,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise nearside front and rearouter tyre walls scuffed.

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

advise slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing.

advise surface cracking on offside front and rear outer tyre walls.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,276 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,886 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 19,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,376 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,740 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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BF04 KBU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF04 KBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF04 KBU registered?

BF04 KBU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BF04 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 KBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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