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GD21 BUJ

2021 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,388 mi
Last recorded39,388 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Rio23,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD21 BUJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 39,388 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 May 2025 33,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 27,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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GD21 BUJ is a 2021 Kia Rio in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2021 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 23,781 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 GD21 BUJ, 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 5 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GD21 BUJ?

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What year was GD21 BUJ registered?

GD21 BUJ is a 2021 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 June 2021.

Is GD21 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD21 BUJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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