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BT54 AHL

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

60,749 mi
Last recorded60,749 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 AHL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,749 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 60,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,789 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 58,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,133 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 55,133 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,794 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2017 50,794 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,557 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 47,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,929 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 44,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2014 43,046 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 43,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,767 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 82,606 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,606 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,683 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 32,683 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,746 miles

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

nearside tyre sidewall cut

Fail 18 Nov 2010 27,746 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside tyre sidewall cut

Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,476 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 17,496 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 25 Nov 2008 17,496 miles

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

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2007 13,792 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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BT54 AHL is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BT54 AHL, 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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BT54 AHL is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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