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BW53 GZH

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,581 mi
Last recorded70,581 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 GZH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 70,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

EML Light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,996 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Engine management lamp on

Oil leak from off side gearbox oil leal

Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,376 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,367 miles

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

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Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,804 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,285 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 46,275 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,774 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 36,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,671 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,901 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 32,901 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,621 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 GZH is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GZH, 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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What year was BW53 GZH registered?

BW53 GZH is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is BW53 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 GZH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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