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BJ03 BBU

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,099 mi
Last recorded109,099 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 109,099 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 109,099 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 94,983 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 94,983 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 88,732 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 88,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 82,407 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 74,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,165 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 71,150 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,305 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,837 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,361 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,339 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 39,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,906 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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BJ03 BBU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ03 BBU, 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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BJ03 BBU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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