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BK53 UFT

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,386 mi
Last recorded93,386 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UFT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,386 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

mil light on

Fail 17 Feb 2015 93,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

mil light on

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

exhaust bracket weak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

mil light on

Fail 5 Feb 2014 79,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

exhaust bracket weak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

mil light on

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,389 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Enging light on

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 75,387 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)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Enging light on

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 70,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 70,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 66,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,052 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,746 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,720 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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BK53 UFT is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BK53 UFT, 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 BK53 UFT registered?

BK53 UFT is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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