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BL52 FYH

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,438 mi
Last recorded80,438 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 80,438 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end into wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear noise inside drum as wheel rotated

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

Rear engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,152 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 60,148 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,746 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 48,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,390 miles

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

Offside front lower anti roll bar joint rubber split.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,053 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,104 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 32,104 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,724 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2006 19,692 miles

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

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

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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BL52 FYH is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BL52 FYH, 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 BL52 FYH registered?

BL52 FYH is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is BL52 FYH safe to buy?

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