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AD03 AXU

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,593 mi
Last recorded76,593 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,593 miles

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

slight wear to front anti roll bar links

Fail 31 Dec 2009 76,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

footbrake pedal travel just servicable.

off-side front anti roll bar link ball joints just servicable.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,854 miles

nail iin tread of offside front tyre

nearside front sidewall cut

Fail 10 Nov 2008 60,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail iin tread of offside front tyre

nearside front sidewall cut

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,722 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,043 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 AXU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD03 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

AD03 AXU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AD03 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 AXU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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