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BD54 HGP

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,885 mi
Last recorded76,885 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HGP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,885 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 76,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 73,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,764 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 65,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps aim high. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,064 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 64,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 62,644 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,980 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 60,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,058 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,770 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,688 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,404 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,516 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,766 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 24,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,241 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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BD54 HGP is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BD54 HGP, 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 BD54 HGP registered?

BD54 HGP is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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