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AF03 VCD

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,118 mi
Last recorded91,118 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,118 miles

fuel pipes into tank corroded.

slight play to both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 91,106 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel pipes into tank corroded.

slight play to both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,021 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber upper bush deteriorated

play in nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint

play in offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,401 miles

front brake are noisy when applyed

o/s front wiper blade ends ripped little.still clearing screen.

o/s+n/s front drive shaft boots perished

o/s+n/s front suspension bushes starting to pull away from housing

rear metal brake pipes corroded

very slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear O/S wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,646 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,965 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating †handbrake lever has high travel †headlamp aims on high limit †damage to o/s outer sill

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 VCD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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