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BW53 HMZ

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,625 mi
Last recorded42,625 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,625 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 42,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,414 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,496 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,572 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 26,572 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 19,352 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 14,136 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 HMZ is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMZ, 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

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What year was BW53 HMZ registered?

BW53 HMZ is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 February 2004.

Is BW53 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 HMZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW53 HMZ have outstanding finance?

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