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BF03 KLC

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KLC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,930 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY CREEPING TO FLOOR

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 26 Jun 2014 97,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY CREEPING TO FLOOR

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,448 miles

the previous brake unbalance was caused by a partially siezed caliper slide/ whilst lubricating it has rectified the fault it may need further attention in the future

Fail 15 Jun 2013 90,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,000 miles

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

front reg plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2012 81,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front reg plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2011 70,667 miles

FRONT NO PLATE FADED SLIGHTLY

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,667 miles

FRONT NO PLATE FADED SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,849 miles

centre wheel caps fitted

osr tyre perrished outer sidewal

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,449 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,232 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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BF03 KLC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KLC, 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 KLC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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