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BW03 MFJ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,005 mi
Last recorded69,005 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 MFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 69,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,024 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,529 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 64,529 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,771 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,503 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 51,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,470 miles

rattle coming from rear offside brake drum

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,298 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 24,807 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,807 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,098 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,258 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 MFJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

BW03 MFJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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