CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ04 VCZ

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,864 mi
Last recorded78,864 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VCZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 May 2020 78,864 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,448 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,881 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,620 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,022 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,302 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ04 VCZ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver 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 BJ04 VCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ04 VCZ?

You can check the full history of BJ04 VCZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ04 VCZ registered?

BJ04 VCZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is BJ04 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 VCZ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ04 VCZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ04 VCZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.