MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nsr wheelarch is corroded
Engine has got oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear high level brake light partially out
front tyres showing age cracking between tread pattern
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Centre Rear high level brake light partially out
front tyres showing age cracking between tread pattern
headlamp lenzes misty
both rear tyres inner edges worn smooth
brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear wheel bearings minor freeplay
clutch pedal rubber split
oil level low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 LFU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue 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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?
BG53 LFU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 November 2003.
Is BG53 LFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 LFU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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