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BF53 OEX

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OEX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 104,301 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner silt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner silt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,140 miles

Front windscreen damaged

Rear axle corroded

body / sills x2 corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body / sills x 2 corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 94,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body / sills x 2 corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,756 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush casing corroded, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front slight play in steering linkage component

some vehicle brake pipes becoming corroded

some vehicle fuel pipes becoming coroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 85,189 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 85,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,608 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 75,602 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,165 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,523 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 57,523 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 50,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,222 miles

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,359 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,359 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,428 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,011 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,761 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,849 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,208 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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BF53 OEX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BF53 OEX, 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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BF53 OEX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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