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BW03 EHU

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,714 mi
Last recorded79,714 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EHU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,714 miles

slight play o/s/f antiroll links

slight play trackrodends

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

front discs pitting inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2008 79,714 miles

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

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

front discs pitting inside edge

slight play o/s/f antiroll links

slight play trackrodends

Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,550 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,489 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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BW03 EHU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BW03 EHU, 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 BW03 EHU registered?

BW03 EHU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BW03 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 EHU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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