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BN54 EOZ

2004 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,546 mi
Last recorded77,546 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EOZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,546 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

advise anti brake slip provision worn

Fail 6 Nov 2012 77,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advise anti brake slip provision worn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 74,038 miles

ADVISE REAR HAND BRAKE SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT DUE TO TRAVEL

ADVISE REAR TAIL GATE CATCH FAULTY ADVISE SERVICE & REPAIR

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

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

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

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

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 8 Nov 2011 74,038 miles

ADVISE REAR HAND BRAKE SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT DUE TO TRAVEL

ADVISE REAR TAIL GATE CATCH FAULTY ADVISE SERVICE & REPAIR

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

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

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 8 Nov 2010 65,927 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,640 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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BN54 EOZ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BN54 EOZ, 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 BN54 EOZ registered?

BN54 EOZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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