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WD04 BJF

2004 Kia Rio Le

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,486 mi
Last recorded51,486 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio Le46,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 BJF
MakeKia
ModelRio Le
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,486 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 51,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 40,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,439 miles

nsf/osf bt ball jionts rubber covers split

Fail 7 Jun 2010 32,437 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

nsf/osf bt ball jionts rubber covers split

Pass 19 May 2009 26,073 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 26,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 May 2008 20,457 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 20,457 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 15,145 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

How Reliable is the Kia Rio Le?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,783
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 16
Registration plate lamp not working 14
position lamp(s) not working 14
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WD04 BJF is a 2004 Kia Rio Le in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Kia Rio Le models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,756 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 Le fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD04 BJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio Le typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Rio Le is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WD04 BJF registered?

WD04 BJF is a 2004 Kia Rio Le, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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