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BM53 LTN

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,180 mi
Last recorded104,180 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LTN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2019 104,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis and under body corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,619 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 93,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,898 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion starting on rear wheel archers.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 86,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play plus rough when rotated. (2.6.2)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion starting on rear wheel archers.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,546 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 81,546 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,698 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 74,698 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,477 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 49,474 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,075 miles

brakes unusually sharp suspect abs system

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,997 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,019 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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BM53 LTN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BM53 LTN, 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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BM53 LTN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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