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BF04 KCA

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,796 mi
Last recorded74,796 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 74,796 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 74,794 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,617 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 68,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 68,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 67,532 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,299 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 66,299 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,910 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,777 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,391 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,851 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 59,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,344 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 57,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,695 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,527 miles

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 45,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,062 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,908 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,458 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 36,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,272 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,619 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 31,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KCA is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KCA, 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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BF04 KCA is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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