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BN03 XBS

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,375 mi
Last recorded92,375 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XBS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 92,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill/wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill/wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened bush area (2.4.G.1)

front bhead lights discoloured

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 92,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened at front bush area (2.4.G.1)

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f headlight starting to diffuse

o/s/f tyre has been run flat inner and outer walls worn advise replace

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps starting to diffuse

Fail 17 Aug 2016 88,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps starting to diffuse

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps starting to diffuse

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,117 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 78,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,218 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,918 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 89,918 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,224 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 64,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,772 miles

n/s/f tyre just legal advise replace now

o/s/f door check strap loose

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,486 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 53,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,414 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,467 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 XBS is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBS, 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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BN03 XBS is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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