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BW53 GYF

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,473 mi
Last recorded92,473 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 GYF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,017 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 87,017 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,635 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,608 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 75,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 70,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s and o/s abs rings on driveshafts corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 70,985 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s abs rings on driveshafts corroded.

Fail 26 Jan 2013 64,046 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

oil leak from engine.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 64,046 miles

oil leak from engine.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,618 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center and rear exhaust corroded but not blowing at this time

slight oil leak coming from near side front drive shaft seal

Pass 22 Jan 2011 51,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 51,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 44,118 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear wheel bearing feels rough

Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,375 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,340 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,043 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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BW53 GYF is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BW53 GYF, 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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BW53 GYF is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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