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AK53 TXA

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,274 mi
Last recorded78,274 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TXA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 78,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,259 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,608 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 73,608 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,468 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 56,841 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 56,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,288 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,598 miles

boot lid damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2011 42,012 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

uneven wear to offside front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,020 miles

n/s o/s rear suspension shocker top mount bushes showing slight signs of wear ok at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,628 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 28,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,649 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,288 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 TXA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK53 TXA, 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 AK53 TXA registered?

AK53 TXA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is AK53 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 TXA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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