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AO03 XHE

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,273 mi
Last recorded62,273 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 62,273 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,753 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,035 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 55,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,445 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2014 48,037 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are both slightly cracked and perished tread is good.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,248 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,998 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,942 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,980 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,732 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,060 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,100 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 XHE 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 93.3%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

AO03 XHE is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is AO03 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 XHE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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