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BL04 MSX

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,061 mi
Last recorded87,061 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,061 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres were flat.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,572 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,830 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,986 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper blade split

wheel alignment appears to be out (uneven tyre wear)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 31,473 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 MSX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL04 MSX, 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 BL04 MSX registered?

BL04 MSX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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