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AK53 VZW

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,414 mi
Last recorded73,414 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 73,414 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,447 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 58,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,926 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,216 miles

exhaust system starting to corrodde

n/s/f washer jet poor flow

o/s/f s/belt slow to retract

Fail 28 Oct 2009 38,216 miles

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrodde

n/s/f washer jet poor flow

o/s/f s/belt slow to retract

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,743 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,743 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,003 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 26,003 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f tyre tread running off on the inside (getting low)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,393 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 VZW is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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