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AK53 HMF

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,476 mi
Last recorded60,476 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HMF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,476 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside & Nearside rear trailing arm metal bushes corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front brake backing plate corroded

rear exhaust fixing corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 60,476 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside & Nearside rear trailing arm metal bushes corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front brake backing plate corroded

rear exhaust fixing corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 58,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,794 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,122 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 46,121 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perishing on side wall and inside tread cut.

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing but no roughness felt.

Offside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing but no roughness felt.

Offside Rear Tyre is perished on side wall and inside tread cut.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 44,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre is perishing on side wall and inside tread cut.

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing but no roughness felt.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing but no roughness felt.

Offside Rear Tyre is perished on side wall and inside tread cut.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,596 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,398 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,219 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,583 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,367 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,661 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,705 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 27,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,101 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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AK53 HMF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK53 HMF, 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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AK53 HMF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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