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BT54 AJO

2004 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,821 mi
Last recorded77,821 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 AJO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,821 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 77,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,263 miles

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

Oil leak

ecu light on

Fail 6 Dec 2011 67,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

ecu light on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both sides front disc(s) slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,629 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 39,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,345 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 AJO 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 62.5%.

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 AJO, 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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What year was BT54 AJO registered?

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

Is BT54 AJO safe to buy?

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