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BW53 GZL

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,368 mi
Last recorded73,368 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,368 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,602 miles

Both N/S and O/S front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 69,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both N/S and O/S front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,452 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 55,696 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 55,696 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 51,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front wiper blade split on end's

Fail 21 Nov 2008 40,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s front wiper blade split on end's

Pass 24 Nov 2007 30,316 miles

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

slight play in o/s front rack end

Fail 26 Jun 2007 28,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,384 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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 GZL is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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