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AK53 WAA

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,215 mi
Last recorded18,215 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,215 miles

Offside Front tyre on 2-3mil

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 18,214 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre on 2-3mil

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 17,846 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 17,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in the tread! (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 17,229 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,543 miles

nearside front tyre deep cut but not through to the cords

Pass 26 Feb 2015 15,597 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,771 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 14,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,066 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 14,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre has deep cut in treaded area replacement recomended asap

Pass 3 Mar 2012 13,086 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 13,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,108 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,397 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 6,713 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 WAA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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