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BJ54 FKG

2004 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,003 mi
Last recorded140,003 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FKG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2015 140,003 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,003 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 132,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 120,287 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 107,870 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,996 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,172 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,364 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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BJ54 FKG is a 2004 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ54 FKG, 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 BJ54 FKG registered?

BJ54 FKG is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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