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BJ03 BCV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,425 mi
Last recorded56,425 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,425 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 56,425 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,456 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,144 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,627 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,520 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 18,746 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 BCV 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 92.3%.

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 BJ03 BCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 BCV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ03 BCV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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