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BF54 SKJ

2004 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,345 mi
Last recorded84,345 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing few cracks on outside and inside wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near lower ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near upper ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from around the gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,612 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 82,608 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight cracking Nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,045 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 79,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,110 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,107 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,038 miles

noise o/s rear brake

Fail 11 Jul 2015 74,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise o/s rear brake

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,565 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,124 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 67,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,660 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,717 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 61,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 55,877 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 45,690 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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BF54 SKJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Black 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 BF54 SKJ, 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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BF54 SKJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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