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BN04 HXE

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,185 mi
Last recorded83,185 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,185 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 83,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 82,580 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

2 OF 5 HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT SECTIONS INOPERATIVE

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM STABILISER ARM BUSHES DETERIOATED

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOISEY

CLUTCH VERY HIGH

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/F HEADLIGHT LENSE DETERIOATED

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK RODS

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S STEERING RACK ARM

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,268 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Fail 20 Feb 2015 53,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,830 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT/MEDIUM PLAY TO O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 19 Feb 2014 29,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT/MEDIUM PLAY TO O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,137 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 22,137 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,810 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 20,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,901 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 18,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,468 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 18 Mar 2009 48,043 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 48,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,006 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 8,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 8,018 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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BN04 HXE 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXE, 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 BN04 HXE registered?

BN04 HXE is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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