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BF54 GCY

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,648 mi
Last recorded47,648 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 GCY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2012 47,648 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 42,378 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber pad warn

Fail 2 Oct 2010 42,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake disc rusty lip

brake pedal anti slip rubber pad warn

front offside back plate rubbing on rusty lip

Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,897 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 34,897 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,527 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn close to the tread depth indicators

parking brake free travel needs adjustment

slight play in offside rear hub.

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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BF54 GCY is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF54 GCY, 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 BF54 GCY registered?

BF54 GCY is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is BF54 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 GCY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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