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BK54 AOY

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,981 mi
Last recorded84,981 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 AOY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,981 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 78,940 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 78,938 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,554 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

boot catch sticky

both front and rear wiper blades deteriorated

both headlights slightly deteriorated

brake fluid level low

brake pedal worn

engine oil over filed

major oil leak from head gasket

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2015 70,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

boot catch sticky

both front and rear wiper blades deteriorated

both headlights slightly deteriorated

brake fluid level low

brake pedal worn

engine oil over filed

major oil leak from head gasket

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot catch level sticky

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 57,855 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot catch level sticky

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,189 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front cv gaiters deteriated

both front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriated

centre brake light part iluminated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Nov 2013 49,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front cv gaiters deteriated

both front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriated

centre brake light part iluminated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,238 miles

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

brake warning light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,793 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,758 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,437 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,545 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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BK54 AOY is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK54 AOY, 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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BK54 AOY is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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