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AJ53 WEP

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,083 mi
Last recorded83,083 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WEP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,363 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,232 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 74,232 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,889 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,928 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,103 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,462 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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AJ53 WEP is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AJ53 WEP, 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 AJ53 WEP registered?

AJ53 WEP is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AJ53 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 WEP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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