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AK03 VKS

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,403 mi
Last recorded86,403 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VKS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,403 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 81,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,002 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,810 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,597 miles

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

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,072 miles

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

front exhaust corroded and fixing held by wire

offside front tyre 2mm and worn on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2015 41,062 miles

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

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

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

exhaust coroded

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

brake pipe to o/s/r wheelcylinder corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,966 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2008 23,453 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2008 23,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,675 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 VKS is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VKS, 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 AK03 VKS registered?

AK03 VKS is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AK03 VKS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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