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AD03 HFS

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,881 mi
Last recorded44,881 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HFS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 44,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,014 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,329 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 35,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,196 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,924 miles

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

Nearside front disc worn.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,295 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,803 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 16,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

HEAT SHIELD CLAMPS RUSTED THROU

Pass 14 Dec 2006 11,337 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 11,267 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside windscreen wiper blade splitting

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 HFS is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

AD03 HFS is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is AD03 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 HFS shows 12 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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