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BK53 UFY

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

107,063 mi
Last recorded107,063 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UFY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 107,063 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,888 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 103,888 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,040 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 98,038 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,224 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 89,224 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,549 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,547 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,901 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 70,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,936 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,931 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,596 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 49,596 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 38,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,016 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,256 miles

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

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 UFY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

BK53 UFY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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