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BV53 YGP

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

60,259 mi
Last recorded60,259 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YGP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2006 60,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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 YGP is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 YGP, 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

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What year was BV53 YGP registered?

BV53 YGP is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is BV53 YGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 YGP shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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