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BW53 GZD

2004 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,283 mi
Last recorded36,283 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 GZD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,283 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,097 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,288 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,188 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 20,919 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 20,919 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 15,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 10,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BW53 GZD is a 2004 Kia Rio in Red 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 BW53 GZD, 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

How do I check the history of BW53 GZD?

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What year was BW53 GZD registered?

BW53 GZD is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is BW53 GZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 GZD 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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