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AF53 NCZ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,735 mi
Last recorded140,735 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2022 140,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to ply cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to ply cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front of nearside outer sill panel corroded and weak.

Fuel tank support strap corroded and weak.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside front and nearside front suspension springs corroding.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Speedometer reluctor ring broken on offside outer driveshaft joint.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,866 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Centre of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bush outer metal sleeves cracked.

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Speedometer reluctor ring cracked.

Fail 12 Jan 2021 131,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bush outer metal sleeves cracked.

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Speedometer reluctor ring cracked.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 126,835 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside mounting strap for fuel tank heavily corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes metal collars split.

Rear of nearside rear outer sill panel corroding and weak.

Speedometer reluctor ring cracked.

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Various suspension components corroding.

Fail 10 Jul 2019 126,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside mounting strap for fuel tank heavily corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes metal collars split.

Rear of nearside rear outer sill panel corroding and weak.

Speedometer reluctor ring cracked.

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Various suspension components corroding.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 121,807 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fuel tank support strap corroded and getting weak.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes metal collars cracked.

Offside rear inner sill corroding and getting weak.

Possible slight roughness in offside front and nearside front wheel bearings.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding and getting weak.

Reluctor ring for speedometer cracked.

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 118,464 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear axle beam offside bush outer casing corroding.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding and getting weak.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 118,461 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Possible slight roughness developing in offside front wheel bearings.

Rear axle beam offside bush outer casing corroding.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding and getting weak.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 113,941 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 113,895 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 107,587 miles

Both rear suspension damper top bushes debonding

Both wiper blades smearing slightly

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/R inner wheel arch corroding

Some parts of exhausts slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,622 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 85,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Unable to check rear seats or belts as seats folded down.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,225 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,419 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,140 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,748 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,891 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,455 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 NCZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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