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BF03 MJV

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,395 mi
Last recorded48,395 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,395 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 48,394 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 46,551 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,026 miles

engine management light is on

offside front tyrewall cracking

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

slight corrosion on rear trailing arms

Fail 23 Feb 2017 44,023 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light is on

offside front tyrewall cracking

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

slight corrosion on rear trailing arms

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 41,726 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 39,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 39,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 33,862 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,580 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,831 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING ON OUTER TREAD AREA.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,642 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 24,539 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,969 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,890 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,453 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 MJV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MJV, 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 MJV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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