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BV04 XUS

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,909 mi
Last recorded43,909 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 43,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 41,797 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 38,970 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,708 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 35,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,727 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,936 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 23,530 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,862 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,929 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 8,495 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 7,737 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 71,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 6,306 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 XUS is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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