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BD52 DJY

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,088 mi
Last recorded76,088 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DJY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,088 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,580 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,045 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 64,016 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,835 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 41,336 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,173 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 37,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,702 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 18,620 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 10,665 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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BD52 DJY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD52 DJY, 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 BD52 DJY registered?

BD52 DJY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is BD52 DJY safe to buy?

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