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BD52 DKF

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,682 mi
Last recorded89,682 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DKF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 89,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,649 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,816 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills and rear arches (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills and rear arches (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2016 66,376 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2016 66,376 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 63,522 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,312 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 60,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,555 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT INNER RACK ENDS AND TRACK ROD ENDS.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,533 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside steering rack, both front c.v gaitors perished, slight corrosion to rear brake pipes, offside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Dec 2010 41,008 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in offside steering rack, both front c.v gaitors perished, slight corrosion to rear brake pipes, offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,106 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 30,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,375 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 25,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,851 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,610 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 DKF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue 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 BD52 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

BD52 DKF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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