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BF03 MHZ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2023 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar rod front bush fully unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on tread- cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cord but strong advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and heavily worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on tread- cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cord but strong advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm and heavily worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front outer wings corroded

nearside rear reversing lamp lens damaged

parking brake lever reserve travel slightly low

Pass 13 Apr 2022 93,680 miles

All exhaust corroded

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges recommended change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp has damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch ( all wheel arch corroded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All suspension components corroded ; sub frame , suspensions components

Fail 12 Apr 2022 93,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust corroded

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges recommended change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp has damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch ( all wheel arch corroded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All suspension components corroded ; sub frame , suspensions components

Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Fail 23 Mar 2021 89,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,412 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2020 85,410 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,938 miles

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

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

Rear AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 27 Mar 2019 79,936 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH/SILL RETURN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,936 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Rear AXLE RUSTY

Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,934 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Rear AXLE RUSTY

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,781 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear SUSPENSION RUSTY

Fail 10 Mar 2016 73,781 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Rear SUSPENSION RUSTY

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S windscreen wiper end split. Front exhaust hanger in poor condition.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,925 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S windscreen wiper end split. Front exhaust hanger in poor condition.

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,966 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,420 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 60,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,092 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 60,092 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,078 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 42,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,724 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,076 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 35,076 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,797 miles

offside front door check strap insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2007 19,781 miles

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

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

offside front door check strap insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,760 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,018 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 MHZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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