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BM04 CUW

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,646 mi
Last recorded98,646 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 CUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside parking brake slow operation

Fail 3 Jul 2017 98,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside parking brake slow operation

Pass 16 Jul 2016 73,569 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 73,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low ns/os (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,797 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,797 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,341 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,045 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,057 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 21 Jul 2010 34,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,645 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,186 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 14,985 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 CUW is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM04 CUW registered?

BM04 CUW is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is BM04 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 CUW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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