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AF03 RYY

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,892 mi
Last recorded83,892 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 RYY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 83,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front exhaust mounting deterated

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,387 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 71,995 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 61,942 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 61,942 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 50,314 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 37,630 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 37,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,237 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,034 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 29,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 26,523 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 19,885 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 RYY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF03 RYY, 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 RYY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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