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BL04 VTC

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,825 mi
Last recorded52,825 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 52,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 52,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 44,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 30,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 23,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 23,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 23,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 23,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,589 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,650 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,768 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,842 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,324 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,541 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,704 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 6,192 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 VTC is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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