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BV04 XVA

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,416 mi
Last recorded69,416 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,416 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,618 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,221 miles

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

front windsreen washers poor

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,320 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,677 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,369 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,004 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 20,991 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 XVA is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV04 XVA registered?

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

Is BV04 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 XVA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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