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BG53 LFM

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LFM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 129,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn /possible below minimum spec (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shockabsorber casing corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,666 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 114,663 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front cv gaiter poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2015 111,463 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,175 miles

both front headlamp lenzes misty affecting beam pattern

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth and torn

exhaust centre section mounting corroded and insecure

fron t brake pads getting low

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,318 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 99,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,113 miles

brake pedal rubber showing signs of deterioration

camshaft oil phaser seal leaking

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 84,352 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 84,352 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,191 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 74,159 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 60,877 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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BG53 LFM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG53 LFM, 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 BG53 LFM registered?

BG53 LFM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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