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AO03 NWN

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,233 mi
Last recorded68,233 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,233 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 68,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,117 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 59,117 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 warped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,259 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,230 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,881 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,529 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,551 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,830 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,956 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 NWN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWN, 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 AO03 NWN registered?

AO03 NWN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AO03 NWN safe to buy?

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