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BT04 HVK

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,839 mi
Last recorded47,839 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 HVK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 47,839 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2013 47,839 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,338 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 38,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,911 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,766 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 31,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

{nearside rear}

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front tyre 2.5mm & bald on outer edge

o/s/front tyre life limited 3mm

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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BT04 HVK is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT04 HVK, 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 BT04 HVK registered?

BT04 HVK is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 August 2004.

Is BT04 HVK safe to buy?

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