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AO53 KFC

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,808 mi
Last recorded90,808 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,808 miles

near side front bumper damaged,dented in.

off side rear door skin dented in.

oil leak on engine and gearbox.

phone bracket mounted in front lower windscreen.

rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 90,808 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

near side front bumper damaged,dented in.

off side rear door skin dented in.

oil leak on engine and gearbox.

phone bracket mounted in front lower windscreen.

rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,099 miles

near side front bumper dented in.

off side rear door skin dented.

off side rear lower bumper insecure.

oil leak on engine,gearbox.

parking brake travel slightly high.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 84,099 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front bumper dented in.

off side rear door skin dented.

off side rear lower bumper insecure.

oil leak on engine,gearbox.

parking brake travel slightly high.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,811 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner 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)

Nearside rear service brake, reduced effort.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake disc, runout.

Offside wiper blade split at ends.

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 73,811 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Nearside rear service brake, reduced effort.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake disc, runout.

Offside wiper blade split at ends.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,135 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner 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)

Nearside rear service brake, reduced effort.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,273 miles

Front brake discs worn, lipped.

Front brake discs, runout.

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

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

Park brake lever, long travel.

Rear tyres perished, sidewalls splitting.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn, lipped.

Front brake discs, runout.

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

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

Park brake lever, long travel.

Rear tyres perished, sidewalls splitting.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,379 miles

both rear brake pipes to w/cylinders corroded.

n/side rear tyre cracked and perished

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,783 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,460 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 31,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,315 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 KFC 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 64.3%.

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 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 AO53 KFC, 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 KFC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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