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BV04 SDX

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,161 mi
Last recorded90,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SDX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,161 miles

front tyres worn edges

oil leak

play rear hubs

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,991 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - advise tracking

Fail 29 Jun 2015 87,990 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - advise tracking

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 73,314 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,102 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,857 miles

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

unable to clearly see front brake pads

Fail 23 Feb 2011 41,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,002 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 35,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,931 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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BV04 SDX is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV04 SDX, 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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BV04 SDX is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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