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AF03 VCJ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,199 mi
Last recorded94,199 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VCJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,199 miles

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

Offside Mirror backing damaged

Rear Tyres old and perished

Fail 5 Dec 2016 94,035 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Mirror backing damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyres old and perished

Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,360 miles

Underside rusty in places

Fail 7 Oct 2015 82,360 miles

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,495 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 78,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,337 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 73,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,542 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,230 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,892 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2008 37,238 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,337 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front wiper blade starting to split

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,750 miles

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

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 VCJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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