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BJ53 AUK

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,086 mi
Last recorded66,086 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,086 miles

Both Rear Outer Sills Have Signs Of Repair

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension Components Greased Heavily Front Of Vehicle.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,110 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corrded

o/s/r tyre wall craking

Pass 6 Nov 2017 59,157 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,257 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,583 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,528 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 35,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,016 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,855 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,537 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 17,537 miles

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

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

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

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 AUK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AUK, 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 AUK registered?

BJ53 AUK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 November 2003.

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