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BF03 MKD

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,645 mi
Last recorded79,645 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 77,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 37,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 74,639 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 74,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,002 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2007 42,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,452 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 MKD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKD, 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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What year was BF03 MKD registered?

BF03 MKD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is BF03 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 MKD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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