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AO53 HZL

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,775 mi
Last recorded46,775 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HZL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,150 miles

Both rear wheel arches have slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,688 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,000 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 40,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,627 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,528 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 wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,787 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,088 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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AO53 HZL is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO53 HZL, 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 AO53 HZL registered?

AO53 HZL is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AO53 HZL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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