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AF03 RYW

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,130 mi
Last recorded73,130 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 RYW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,130 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill At Rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 73,130 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill At Rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 70,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2016 70,642 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,430 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 67,430 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,679 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,888 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,662 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 RYW is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF03 RYW, 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 RYW is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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