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BJ53 ATZ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,825 mi
Last recorded35,825 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ATZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 35,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 35,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 35,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 35,435 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 34,920 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 34,660 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,520 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,183 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 33,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,728 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,725 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 24,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,801 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,418 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,488 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 8,982 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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BJ53 ATZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BJ53 ATZ, 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 BJ53 ATZ registered?

BJ53 ATZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is BJ53 ATZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 ATZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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