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AF03 VDE

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,489 mi
Last recorded75,489 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 75,489 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm tread left and cracking both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no reverse light

Pass 14 Dec 2022 72,683 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

marks on o/s/f brake disc inner / both rear tyres perishing / both outer sills getting weak / corrosion on under body x suspension units

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

slight spongy brake pedal

Fail 2 Dec 2022 72,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

marks on o/s/f brake disc inner / both rear tyres perishing / both outer sills getting weak / corrosion on under body x suspension units

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

slight spongy brake pedal

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 67,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

slight handbrake travel /

Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 60,433 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 53,416 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 53,416 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower roll bar link dust cover small split

Nearside Front wheel dented

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside sill corroded

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

n/s wing mirror taped up

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 46,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,719 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,664 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,734 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,227 miles

front brake discs lipped and scored.

front to rear brake pipes corroded on bends at rear.

rear top shock bushes worn.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,364 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,802 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 27,783 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,236 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,551 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 VDE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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