MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
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)
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
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
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BV53 YGK registered?
BV53 YGK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is BV53 YGK safe to buy?
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