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AO03 MYU

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,010 mi
Last recorded118,010 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MYU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 118,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cylinder as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 118,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cylinder as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 115,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 114,986 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 105,250 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded at rear silencer joint.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 105,250 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded at rear silencer joint.

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 94,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 94,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 85,262 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 85,262 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 74,892 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,133 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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AO03 MYU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO03 MYU, 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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AO03 MYU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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