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BK04 JWU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 JWU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,584 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 96,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 106,001 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 105,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,524 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 27,295 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,263 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 63,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 53,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,870 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,255 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,479 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 38,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,255 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,255 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,310 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 23,303 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 17,365 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 17,344 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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BK04 JWU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BK04 JWU, 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 BK04 JWU registered?

BK04 JWU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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