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AK53 VYT

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,938 mi
Last recorded75,938 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,938 miles

Both nearside doors damaged slightly

Both rear wheel bearings starting to feel slightly rough

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear outer sill starting to rust slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,937 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both nearside doors damaged slightly

Both rear wheel bearings starting to feel slightly rough

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear outer sill starting to rust slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,946 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,091 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 68,778 miles

Please note: o/s and n/s rear w/bearings worn slightly.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 65,181 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 65,117 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,164 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 61,159 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 May 2010 60,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 60,112 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 55,353 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,353 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,210 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 VYT is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYT, 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 VYT is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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