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BD53 NDJ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,592 mi
Last recorded41,592 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NDJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 41,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,501 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 40,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 39,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,460 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,331 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs rusted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 36,331 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

nearside and offside front brake discs rusted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,924 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 26,518 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 19,630 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,417 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 10,283 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 7,742 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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BD53 NDJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc 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 BD53 NDJ, 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 BD53 NDJ registered?

BD53 NDJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is BD53 NDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 NDJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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