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AK53 VZY

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,662 mi
Last recorded90,662 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 90,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 90,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,339 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 90,339 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 88,116 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,154 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 87,154 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,704 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,704 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,995 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,995 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,085 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 81,283 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2013 81,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,043 miles

offside front door mirror crack

Fail 6 Oct 2010 59,043 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front door mirror crack

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,698 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 53,698 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,149 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,617 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,407 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 32,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 VZY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

AK53 VZY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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