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BJ03 BBX

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,753 mi
Last recorded94,753 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BBX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 94,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 84,649 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 13 Nov 2017 74,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sector ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2016 64,510 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,584 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs have scoure line and edges on them

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,286 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 40,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both head light lenses scratched / damaged

n/s front side light is dull

o/s front tyre has a screw in the tread and is low on pressure

Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,356 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2011 36,356 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,576 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

osr shocker misting very slightly

small cut in nsf tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2010 32,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

osr shocker misting very slightly

small cut in nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,363 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 29,363 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,960 miles

front tyres life limited o/s/f=2mm † n/s/f/=3mm † limit =1.6mm

Fail 15 Mar 2006 18,000 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,000 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 BBX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BBX, 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 BBX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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