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AV53 BVG

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,653 mi
Last recorded53,653 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BVG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 53,653 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 53,653 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,959 miles

Offside Rear tyre has perishing

Rear long travel on the hand brake lever

Fail 18 Aug 2017 50,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front link arm upper boot insecure (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern/lenses/both lamps (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has perishing

Rear long travel on the hand brake lever

Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,246 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 49,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,562 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,283 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,309 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,886 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 31,886 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,131 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,514 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,708 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,421 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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AV53 BVG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 50,191 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 AV53 BVG, 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 23 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV53 BVG registered?

AV53 BVG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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