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BF04 KCE

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,532 mi
Last recorded103,532 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 84,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyre vtreads wearing on the inner edges

engine has a oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,413 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,704 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nearside rear outersill has slight damage

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,659 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside outer sill slightlydamaged

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,061 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,544 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,080 miles

oil leak from inner drive shaft o/s/f.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,834 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,682 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 19,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,606 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 KCE 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 92.3%.

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

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