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BM04 CUH

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,874 mi
Last recorded99,874 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 CUH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Wipers poor performance

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 49,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,416 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack - rubber mounting bush partially loose, but not resulting in steering rack insecurity

Offside Front Bumper has a projection caused by damage, but not likely to injure other road users

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,507 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,507 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,312 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,300 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both egdes worn on n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2011 60,109 miles

1/ Nail in o/s rear tyre tread face

2/ Both wiper blades slightly split

3/ Noise from n/s rear brake

4/ Damage to n/s & o/s outer sills

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,967 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,320 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,039 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 37,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,669 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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BM04 CUH is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BM04 CUH, 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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BM04 CUH is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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