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BN03 XBR

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,671 mi
Last recorded61,671 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XBR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 61,671 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyres wearing on in side edges

Fail 6 Feb 2015 61,671 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyres wearing on in side edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,027 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2013 40,354 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,354 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch is heavy and not clearing.

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2012 35,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch is heavy and not clearing.

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,193 miles

clutch very heavy and not clearing.

parking brake lever high

Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,292 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 9,161 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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BN03 XBR is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN03 XBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 XBR registered?

BN03 XBR is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BN03 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 XBR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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