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BL03 WRX

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,721 mi
Last recorded67,721 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WRX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,721 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front arch corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,721 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front arch corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,730 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 42,774 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,085 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn to @ 3mm

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 37,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,361 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat shield insecure and rattling

Fail 24 Jun 2010 35,349 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,879 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rattle /creak at rear possibly in boot

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

recommend handbrake adjustment

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,287 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,379 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 WRX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WRX, 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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BL03 WRX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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