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BL04 MPZ

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,734 mi
Last recorded49,734 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 MPZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,734 miles

Nearside front sill damage

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 49,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front sill damage

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/f sill damage

Fail 14 Aug 2012 47,314 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/f sill damage

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,955 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDE FRONT SILL DAMAGE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,259 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside sill damage

Pass 8 Aug 2009 38,449 miles

nearside front outer sill and door damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,513 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 31,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 22,843 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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BL04 MPZ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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