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BV53 YGK

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,592 mi
Last recorded115,592 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YGK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,592 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 115,592 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,740 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,803 miles

Front wipers starting to streak

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking down tread

Oil leaks

Passenger front seat belt has to be assisted to retract

Play in steering rack under load

Rear wiper blade excessively worn

Various marks/damage to vehicle in and out

Fail 26 Feb 2014 94,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front wipers starting to streak

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking down tread

Oil leaks

Passenger front seat belt has to be assisted to retract

Play in steering rack under load

Rear wiper blade excessively worn

Various marks/damage to vehicle in and out

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,281 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 59,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,050 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 27,837 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,571 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 26,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BV53 YGK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV53 YGK, 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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BV53 YGK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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