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BF04 KCN

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,256 mi
Last recorded49,256 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r door slightly damanged

Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,576 miles

Front headlamp patterns weak

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,366 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,741 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,053 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,457 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 16,334 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 KCN is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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