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AD03 AXJ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,842 mi
Last recorded169,842 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AXJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 169,842 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear outtersills + rear archs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 162,883 miles

centre hi-level stop light inop.

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills.

slight noise from off-side drive shaft.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 149,249 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 149,249 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 134,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 134,663 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 113,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight run out on front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 68,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,797 miles

Both front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 28 Oct 2006 28,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,199 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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AD03 AXJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD03 AXJ, 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 AD03 AXJ registered?

AD03 AXJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AD03 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 AXJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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