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BK04 UKW

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Lpg 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,514 mi
Last recorded124,514 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 UKW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 124,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 124,292 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2012 124,292 miles

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

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

oil leak engine

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,533 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 62,533 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,983 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,409 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,745 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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BK04 UKW is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKW, 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

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What year was BK04 UKW registered?

BK04 UKW is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is BK04 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK04 UKW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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