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AD03 XNS

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,819 mi
Last recorded109,819 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XNS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 109,819 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,174 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 107,174 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 101,514 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Aug 2022 101,513 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside and Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,855 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,627 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 96,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 93,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 89,679 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,783 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,504 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 81,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,999 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 76,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split rubbers (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,769 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 70,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,921 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,884 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,179 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2011 56,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,189 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 40,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,400 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,856 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 XNS is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

AD03 XNS is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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