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AD03 AXT

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,198 mi
Last recorded48,198 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,198 miles

Nearside Rear outer arch

Offside Rear outer arch

Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,443 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,110 miles

underside rusting

Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,265 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,890 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracks in sidewalls

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,960 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,519 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,059 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 7,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,859 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 AXT is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AXT, 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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How do I check the history of AD03 AXT?

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What year was AD03 AXT registered?

AD03 AXT is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is AD03 AXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 AXT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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