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BL04 EKJ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,820 mi
Last recorded51,820 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 EKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 51,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 51,820 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,818 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 47,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens crazed (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,425 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 46,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,992 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 41,975 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,202 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 39,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,124 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 36,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 32,528 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slight uneven tread

Fail 24 May 2010 32,528 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slight uneven tread

Pass 13 May 2009 29,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 27,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,625 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 23,519 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre has cut but not enough to see the cord

nearside rear wheel has restricted mvement

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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BL04 EKJ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BL04 EKJ, 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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BL04 EKJ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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