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BW03 EHZ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,653 mi
Last recorded41,653 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,653 miles

rear wiper blade not clearing, exhaust front pipe bracket corroded and broken, front brake pads very low,

Fail 19 Apr 2017 41,652 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror, (8.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder,, (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade not clearing, exhaust front pipe bracket corroded and broken, front brake pads very low,

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,790 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,210 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,627 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,908 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 8,906 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear door unable to open from inside and out

Pass 28 Oct 2009 8,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 5,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 4,526 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 EHZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EHZ, 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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BW03 EHZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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