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AV53 BVK

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,245 mi
Last recorded82,245 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BVK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,245 miles

Metal brake pipes to n/s and o/s front flexi hoses corroded.

Metal brake pipes to n/s and o/s rear brake cylinders corroded.

Metal front to rear brake pipes x2 corroded.

Nearside Front tyre 2-3mm tread depth,nail in tread and worn on outer tread areas.

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Metal brake pipes to n/s and o/s front flexi hoses corroded.

Metal brake pipes to n/s and o/s rear brake cylinders corroded.

Metal front to rear brake pipes x2 corroded.

Nearside Front tyre 2-3mm tread depth,nail in tread and worn on outer tread areas.

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,450 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,450 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

oil leak

2x front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,739 miles

Brake pipes ,both front to rear and both to rear brake cylinders corroded .

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,986 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes corroding

Oil leak

brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding

brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear cylinders corroding

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2014 60,986 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

2x front to rear brake pipes corroding

Oil leak

brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding

brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear cylinders corroding

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 60,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,948 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,707 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,416 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,856 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 40,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

wipers smearing. scuff on n/s/f bumper. slight play in o/s/f drop link. exhaust system corroded. various oil leaks. both front brake discs corroded and worn. various steering and suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,661 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,010 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 19,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 BVK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BVK, 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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AV53 BVK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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