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AO53 CFJ

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,466 mi
Last recorded55,466 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,466 miles

Air con rad in poor condition

Both front outer cv boots perished

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust system in poor condition

Head lamps deteriated

Slight play in front track rod ends

Fail 12 Aug 2016 55,466 miles

Air con rad in poor condition

Both front outer cv boots perished

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust system in poor condition

Head lamps deteriated

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

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

Slight play in front track rod ends

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,534 miles

Both head lights deteriated

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

Drivers front brake disc corroded on outer edge

Off side front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,638 miles

Air con radiator in poor condition

Both head lamps deteriated

Brake pipes greased

Near side front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,621 miles

Air conditioning radiator in poor condition

Brake pipes greased

Off side rear brake pipe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,202 miles

Air con rad in poor condition

Brake pipes greased

Front exhaust mount broken off

Stone chip in zone a of screen

Fail 20 Aug 2012 44,202 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Air con rad in poor condition

Brake pipes greased

Front exhaust mount broken off

Stone chip in zone a of screen

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,538 miles

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,439 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,635 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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,292 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,354 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 26,319 miles

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

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

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

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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AO53 CFJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO53 CFJ, 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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AO53 CFJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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