MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion generally under vehicle and on components.
N/s/f wheel bearing noisy.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight damage to n/s/f seatbelt. rear numberplate fading.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen quite badly cracked at n/s outside swept area.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in n/s front screen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in n/s front screen
Both rear tyres nearing wear bars. Back plates catching on front discs. Exhaust corroded.
Engine MIL illuminated. Handbrake lever travel.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brakes slightly out of balance.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen cracked outside swept area.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both rear tyres nearing wear bars. Back plates catching on front discs. Exhaust corroded.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine MIL illuminated. Handbrake lever travel.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen cracked outside swept area.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine check lamp illuminated. Hand brake lever travel.
Slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing.
Windscreen cracked outside swept area. Unable to open boot. Rear number plate starting to fade. Exhaust system corroded. Noise on front wheels.
O/s/r wheel bearing has slight play. †Unable to open rear tailgate. †Engine MIL illuminated. †Crack in windscreen outside swept area. †Fuel pipes corroded.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine MIL illuminated. †Crack in screen outside swept area.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Unable to open rear tailgate.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brakes slightly out of balance. †
Windscreen cracked outside swept area.
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brakes slightly out of balance. †
Windscreen cracked outside swept area.
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YW03 BXJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YW03 BXJ, 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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YW03 BXJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 August 2003.
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