CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF03 MJY

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Lpg 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,505 mi
Last recorded56,505 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MJY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,505 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,586 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,157 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,633 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,844 miles

front brake pads worn approx 1000 miles left enough material on pads to pass mot

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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF03 MJY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF03 MJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF03 MJY?

You can check the full history of BF03 MJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF03 MJY registered?

BF03 MJY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is BF03 MJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 MJY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF03 MJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF03 MJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.