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BU53 KYF

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,034 mi
Last recorded26,034 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 KYF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre 12 years old

Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat lower base loose

Fail 26 Sep 2019 25,094 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat lower base loose

Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 23,663 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and dust cover deteriorated (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and dust cover deteriorated (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 19,280 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,869 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 16,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,396 miles

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,793 miles

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

general marks and scratches on body

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,481 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,183 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 9,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 19 Sep 2008 7,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 4,715 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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BU53 KYF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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