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AE52 PXZ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,316 mi
Last recorded131,316 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 PXZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 131,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 124,642 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 133,050 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 133,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 104,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 94,491 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Bumper damaged.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,766 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

BOTH Registration Plates deteriorating.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,286 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,434 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 48,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,123 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,199 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 16,968 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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AE52 PXZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AE52 PXZ, 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 AE52 PXZ registered?

AE52 PXZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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