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BU53 KYE

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,999 mi
Last recorded69,999 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 KYE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,999 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,361 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,951 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,789 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 53,783 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,907 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,108 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,658 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 24,700 miles

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

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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BU53 KYE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU53 KYE, 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

How do I check the history of BU53 KYE?

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What year was BU53 KYE registered?

BU53 KYE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BU53 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 KYE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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