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BJ52 FPC

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,872 mi
Last recorded93,872 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FPC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 93,872 miles

Accelerator pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Both Rear wheel bearing sound rough when rotated

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated and corroded and clamp broken

N/S/Front outer sill damaged

Oil Leak

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 24 May 2016 93,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CRACKED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Accelerator pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Both Rear wheel bearing sound rough when rotated

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated and corroded and clamp broken

N/S/Front outer sill damaged

Oil Leak

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 23 May 2015 87,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel high

Fail 23 May 2015 87,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Apr 2015 87,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 86,859 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front section of nearside sill is damaged

Nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes are corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen wipers are worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,183 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked on the inner side wall

Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked on the inner side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2013 71,203 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,057 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,738 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,670 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,518 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 32,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,531 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 FPC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPC, 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 FPC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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