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BF54 GDY

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,355 mi
Last recorded41,355 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 41,355 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,388 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 39,289 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,152 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 37,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 37,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,524 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 36,517 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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 35,650 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 35,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 32,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,846 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,408 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,136 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 24,136 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,568 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,943 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 17,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,822 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,591 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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BF54 GDY is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GDY, 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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BF54 GDY is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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