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BX54 UHL

2004 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,176 mi
Last recorded103,176 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 UHL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 103,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 103,176 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 96,493 miles

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

Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside windscreen washer has 1 jet not working

Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,493 miles

Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside windscreen washer has 1 jet not working

Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,370 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn low on the raised edges

crack in side wall of n/side rear tyre not deep enough to see the cords

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,270 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 41,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,868 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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BX54 UHL is a 2004 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BX54 UHL, 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 BX54 UHL registered?

BX54 UHL is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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