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AF53 NCD

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,396 mi
Last recorded99,396 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NCD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,396 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,577 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,313 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 76,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,814 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,171 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,104 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,755 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 7,765 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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AF53 NCD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF53 NCD, 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 AF53 NCD registered?

AF53 NCD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 NCD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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