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BV04 SFK

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,428 mi
Last recorded79,428 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,428 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 79,295 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,567 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,532 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,576 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 57,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,141 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,509 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,110 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,193 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 15,193 miles

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

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 SFK is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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