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BT53 AHP

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,714 mi
Last recorded54,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 AHP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,714 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 49,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,897 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,148 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 34,566 miles

REAR BRAKES TEST H/B 24

Fail 16 Jan 2009

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,145 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 28,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,287 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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BT53 AHP 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 BT53 AHP, 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 BT53 AHP registered?

BT53 AHP is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is BT53 AHP safe to buy?

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