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AF03 VDR

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,665 mi
Last recorded45,665 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VDR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,665 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALL

Fail 27 Sep 2013 45,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALL

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,876 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,504 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,209 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 17,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust heatshield has rusted/broken clips and rattles.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,900 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield has rusted/broken clips and rattles.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,748 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 VDR is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VDR, 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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What year was AF03 VDR registered?

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

Is AF03 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 VDR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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