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BJ52 FPA

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,889 mi
Last recorded36,889 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FPA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,889 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 36,889 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,993 miles

both front tyres cracked & split

Fail 20 Feb 2015 34,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres cracked & split

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise both front and offside rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2014 32,751 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise both front and offside rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,439 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 31,428 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,389 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 30,384 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,310 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 28,308 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 25,820 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 19,634 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,634 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 13,581 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 10,116 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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BJ52 FPA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ52 FPA, 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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BJ52 FPA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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