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AK03 JJV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,730 mi
Last recorded56,730 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JJV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 56,730 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 56,730 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,853 miles

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR GLASS TAPED UP OK TIME OF TEST

Fail 16 Mar 2018 55,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR GLASS TAPED UP OK TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,070 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

n/s/r wheel bearing getting worn

Fail 20 Mar 2017 48,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

n/s/r wheel bearing getting worn

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,070 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 18 Mar 2015 37,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 31,952 miles

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

front brake pads wearing down and unable to fully view outer pads due to vehicle design

Pass 15 May 2012 29,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 27,593 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 25,009 miles

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

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

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

Slightly more than normal free travel on park brake lever

Pass 15 May 2009 21,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,667 miles

nearside front tyre close/on limit

Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 11,097 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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AK03 JJV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK03 JJV, 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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AK03 JJV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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