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YY54 BCV

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,131 mi
Last recorded92,131 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 BCV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,131 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear arch corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 92,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear arch corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2016 67,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 67,308 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear next to fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch & sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

spare wheel flat

tail gate handle faulty intermittant

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,577 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 55,577 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,040 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,466 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,166 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 33,166 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,362 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,986 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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YY54 BCV is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY54 BCV, 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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YY54 BCV is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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