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BG03 XAV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,625 mi
Last recorded102,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XAV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,625 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

Pass 11 Jun 2011 92,629 miles

Note! both rear hub bearings are very noisey when spun by hand and advise attension asap!

Fail 4 Jun 2011 92,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Note! both rear hub bearings are very noisey when spun by hand and advise attension asap!

Fail 19 Jun 2010 73,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,443 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 67,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jun 2009 67,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

both front and rear number plates starting to discolor but still ok at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2008 61,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,866 miles

front wipers split

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 19 Jun 2007 50,866 miles

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

front wipers split

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 19 Jun 2006 38,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust heat shield rattles

nearside chassis rail slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,864 miles

exhaust heat shield rattles

nearside chassis rail slightly damaged

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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BG03 XAV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BG03 XAV, 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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BG03 XAV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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