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BW03 EHX

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,547 mi
Last recorded52,547 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,207 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,207 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,498 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,692 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 38,692 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,306 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 30,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 30,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,115 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,385 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 EHX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EHX, 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 BW03 EHX registered?

BW03 EHX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is BW03 EHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 EHX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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