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AK53 VYN

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,627 mi
Last recorded82,627 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,938 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Slight oil leak around nearside inner driveshaft seal

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight oil leak around nearside inner driveshaft seal

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,794 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Slight play at rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,790 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Slight play at rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,952 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mount worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,951 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 52,221 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND MOUNTING POINTS IN POOR CONDITION.

NOISE INSIDE SERVO WHEN FOOT BRAKE APPLIED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,200 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,529 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,811 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,360 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 VYN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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