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AF53 ZNM

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,347 mi
Last recorded125,347 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZNM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 125,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 121,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 115,383 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 74,820 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 74,813 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 68,264 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 68,262 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

slight binding of o/s front brake

Pass 4 May 2011 58,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,151 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 32,787 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,386 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 26,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AF53 ZNM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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