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BW04 ZDR

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,647 mi
Last recorded72,647 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 ZDR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 72,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel both sides (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,147 miles

engine oil filter corroded and leaking

Fail 27 Jul 2020 64,147 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

engine oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,716 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 61,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 58,366 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,353 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 52,353 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,940 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 70,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 46,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,708 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 41,685 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,628 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,153 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,408 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,632 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 11,408 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt as child seat is fitted

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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BW04 ZDR is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW04 ZDR, 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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BW04 ZDR is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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