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AD03 AXP

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,728 mi
Last recorded97,728 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,728 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,095 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 86,094 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,534 miles

Handbrake Travel High

Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Handbrake Travel High

Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,285 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,114 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,162 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 16,994 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 AXP 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 AXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 AXP registered?

AD03 AXP is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is AD03 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 AXP 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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