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BG04 JCX

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,241 mi
Last recorded93,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 JCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from gear box

Fail 14 Jul 2015 93,241 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from gear box

Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,926 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 83,926 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,331 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,331 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 70,326 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,791 miles

cv boots perished

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,354 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,783 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,678 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 30,678 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,139 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)

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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BG04 JCX 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 69.2%.

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 BG04 JCX, 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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What year was BG04 JCX registered?

BG04 JCX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BG04 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 JCX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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