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AK03 JKU

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,062 mi
Last recorded103,062 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,062 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 103,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,394 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 91,110 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

offside mirror cover damaged

offside rear tyre perished

outer side wall damage to offside front tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2013 79,823 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

offside mirror cover damaged

offside rear tyre perished

outer side wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,423 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 73,422 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,360 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

offside door mirror cover slightly broken

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer walls

Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,359 miles

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

offside door mirror cover slightly broken

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer walls

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,257 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)

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

offside wiper arm twisted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,257 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

offside wiper arm twisted

Pass 31 Oct 2009 54,729 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,630 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 48,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,684 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 42,684 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

both o/s tyres flat

Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,110 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 JKU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JKU, 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 JKU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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