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BU53 NPN

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,709 mi
Last recorded86,709 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 NPN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2018 86,709 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,539 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 79,499 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 72,318 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/O/S (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,795 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,791 miles

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

o/s/r, n/s/f, o/s/f tyres all worn near limit

Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,325 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 62,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,266 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 36,234 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,236 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,666 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,794 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 NPN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NPN, 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 NPN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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