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BL53 SGV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,963 mi
Last recorded32,963 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 SGV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,499 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Lenses Have Product On Not Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged O/S/F Abs Sensor Ring Cracked Light Not On Brakes Working Normally (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play In Inner Steering Joint ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 32,499 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Lenses Have Product On Not Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wipers Not Clearing Screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged O/S/F Abs Sensor Ring Cracked Light Not On Brakes Working Normally (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam No Dip Beam Light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play In Inner Steering Joint ()

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam No Main Beam Light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 31,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,448 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 30,448 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 29,226 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,723 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,001 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated heavily

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Nov 2012 27,464 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 24,234 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 24,234 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,998 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 21,998 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,317 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,324 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,055 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,302 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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BL53 SGV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL53 SGV, 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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BL53 SGV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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