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BF03 KKN

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

51,821 mi
Last recorded51,821 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KKN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 51,821 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 51,821 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,764 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 46,764 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,393 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 45,393 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps require cleaning / polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 44,470 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 44,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175..65..14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175..65..14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 42,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall perished ...lots of splits

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre 15 years old

Fail 15 Feb 2017 42,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall perished ...lots of splits

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre 15 years old

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,424 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 40,424 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 38,556 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,812 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,689 miles

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

front no. plate starting to delaminate

n/s/f anti rollbar drop link minor freeplay

Fail 12 Feb 2013 35,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

front no. plate starting to delaminate

n/s/f anti rollbar drop link minor freeplay

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,713 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 31,460 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,116 miles

nearside front tyre has heavy scuffing to outer sidewall. offside front tyre has surface cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,503 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,594 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,635 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 15,563 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 15,563 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively 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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BF03 KKN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF03 KKN, 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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BF03 KKN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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