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BL03 VFY

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,778 mi
Last recorded45,778 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VFY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 45,778 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 45,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,760 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,816 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,234 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,109 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,215 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,630 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,138 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 13,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,179 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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BL03 VFY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BL03 VFY, 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 BL03 VFY registered?

BL03 VFY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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