MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wheels showing cracking in tyre tread
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
minor freeplay in both rear wheel bearings
rear wheels showing cracking in tyre tread
both front headlamp lenzes misty affecting beam pattern
both rear wheel bearings minor freeplay
brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth
n/s/r brake pipe showing surface corrosion
n/s/r tyre nail
o/s/r brake pipe showing surface corrosion
o/s/r tyre cracking inbetween tread
both front tyres wearing close to minimum tread depth 1.6mm
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres wearing close to minimum tread depth 1.6mm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear shock abosrbers top bushes showing signs of deteriation
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN03 XBZ 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 72.2%.
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 XBZ, 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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How do I check the history of BN03 XBZ?
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What year was BN03 XBZ registered?
BN03 XBZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2003.
Is BN03 XBZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN03 XBZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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