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BL53 SJU

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,021 mi
Last recorded53,021 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 SJU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,021 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,002 miles

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,583 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,671 miles

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,642 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,059 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,962 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 28,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,539 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 25,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BL53 SJU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL53 SJU, 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 BL53 SJU registered?

BL53 SJU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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