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AF03 HNY

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,795 mi
Last recorded52,795 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 HNY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 52,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Upper/ front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Brake pads not seen

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,236 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 60,235 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres tread 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres tread 2.0mm and worn edge tread 0.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 51,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres tread 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres tread 2.0mm and worn edge tread 0.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,119 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 50,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,129 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f ABS ring broken but not effecting brakes

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres close to markers

Fail 24 Jun 2014 49,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f ABS ring broken but not effecting brakes

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres close to markers

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,528 miles

N/S/F ABS pick up wheel badly coroded(ABS still working).

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,374 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,468 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,534 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,534 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,263 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,641 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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AF03 HNY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF03 HNY, 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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AF03 HNY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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