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AK03 VLP

2003 Kia Rio LX

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,198 mi
Last recorded156,198 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio LX42,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VLP
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 156,198 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 156,157 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 150,684 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 150,682 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 144,527 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 144,527 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)

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

n/s/r shock absorber top bush has slight movement

Pass 21 Mar 2006 127,918 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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AK03 VLP is a 2003 Kia Rio LX in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,867 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 VLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK03 VLP registered?

AK03 VLP is a 2003 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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