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BJ03 BFM

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,031 mi
Last recorded51,031 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 51,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2015 51,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,191 miles

near side front tyre slight cut in side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Scrub Inner Edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,223 miles

Front Number Plate Starting To Delaminate

Fail 27 Apr 2010 25,576 miles

Front Number Plate Starting To Delaminate

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 24,288 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,307 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 BFM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BFM, 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 BJ03 BFM registered?

BJ03 BFM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 BFM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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