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BV04 SGU

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,391 mi
Last recorded112,391 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 SGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 112,391 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 102,428 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 92,901 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 82,907 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 73,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 67,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s.rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 May 2011 67,776 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s.rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2010 65,047 miles

engine noisey

Fail 20 May 2010 65,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine noisey

Pass 29 May 2009 53,885 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,892 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,214 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 SGU is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SGU, 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 BV04 SGU registered?

BV04 SGU is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is BV04 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 SGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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