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BW03 MEU

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,302 mi
Last recorded76,302 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 MEU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar bushes have play and are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 76,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded and also inner arch where sill meets corroded.Needs welding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar bushes have play and are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 67,374 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen has damage outside of drivers view to road

Fail 30 Jan 2019 67,337 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen has damage outside of drivers view to road

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,352 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' upper (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 24 Jan 2018 61,062 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN OFFSIDE TOP CORNER

Pass 28 Jan 2017 53,468 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 27 Jan 2017 53,456 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,098 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear suspenion slighty corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 44,500 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear suspenion slighty corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,622 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,108 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 41,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,131 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 38,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear seat cushion in secure.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,182 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,750 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 MEU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW03 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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