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BK04 JWV

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,681 mi
Last recorded68,681 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 JWV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 68,681 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 2 Apr 2022 68,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 67,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bothsides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,974 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsiodes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsiders sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 65,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsiodes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsiders sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,266 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,513 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,899 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 28,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,171 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,552 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 13,433 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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BK04 JWV is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK04 JWV, 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 JWV registered?

BK04 JWV is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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