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BN04 HXG

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,683 mi
Last recorded34,683 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 34,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,388 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,260 miles

cv boots perishing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,870 miles

both no plates starting to discolour

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Mar 2015 20,870 miles

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

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

both no plates starting to discolour

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Mar 2014 19,417 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

cannot see front outer brake pads without dismantling

fatigue cracks on all tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,417 miles

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

cannot see front outer brake pads without dismantling

fatigue cracks on all tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,301 miles

o/s wiper blade splitting on ends

Fail 8 Mar 2012 14,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,974 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,316 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,089 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 6,385 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 HXG is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXG, 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 HXG?

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What year was BN04 HXG registered?

BN04 HXG is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is BN04 HXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 HXG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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