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BN04 HWT

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,823 mi
Last recorded45,823 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HWT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 45,823 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 43,866 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 43,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,277 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,878 miles

slight play/knock through steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,458 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,319 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 16,174 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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BN04 HWT is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN04 HWT, 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

How do I check the history of BN04 HWT?

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What year was BN04 HWT registered?

BN04 HWT is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BN04 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 HWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN04 HWT have outstanding finance?

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