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AE03 OTR

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,230 mi
Last recorded84,230 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OTR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,670 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 7 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 7 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,399 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 62,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,562 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 56,562 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,436 miles

both rear tyres will not last long.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,481 miles

rear steel brake pipes getting quite corroded. advise clean and grease.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,097 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,862 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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AE03 OTR is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE03 OTR, 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 AE03 OTR registered?

AE03 OTR is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AE03 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 OTR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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