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GP57 BFY

2007 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,733 mi
Last recorded97,733 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Rio61,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 BFY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,733 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo/intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 97,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo/intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 91,829 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,757 miles

Advise; Not able to inspect rear pads due to calliper design.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 84,752 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Advise; Not able to inspect rear pads due to calliper design.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 83,812 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mist of oil around intercooler

Fail 12 Nov 2020 82,894 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mist of oil around intercooler

Pass 21 Nov 2019 82,295 miles

offside number plate lamp dim

Fail 21 Nov 2019 82,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,904 miles

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

offside wing mirror loose

Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,895 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,104 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,502 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

rear wiper blade rubber

n/s/f side wing indicator bulb starting to loose colour

Fail 14 Nov 2016 77,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f side wing indicator bulb starting to loose colour

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,591 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

n/s/r wheel cover trim missing

o/s/f door outer trim missing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Oct 2014 70,798 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,798 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,570 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,374 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,773 miles

tyre wear starting on both rears

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,563 miles

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

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

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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GP57 BFY is a 2007 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 61,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP57 BFY, 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 19 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP57 BFY registered?

GP57 BFY is a 2007 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 November 2007.

Is GP57 BFY safe to buy?

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