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BT53 AHD

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,245 mi
Last recorded54,245 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 AHD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,580 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

off side and near side rear sills corroded

rear arches corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,203 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sills corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,036 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 45,036 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,336 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,616 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,049 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 35,049 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,232 miles

clutch slipping

Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,342 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,756 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,619 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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BT53 AHD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BT53 AHD, 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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What year was BT53 AHD registered?

BT53 AHD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is BT53 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 AHD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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