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AO53 KJF

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,470 mi
Last recorded111,470 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KJF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,417 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 98,417 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,730 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 78,730 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 (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,020 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 KJF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 KJF registered?

AO53 KJF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is AO53 KJF safe to buy?

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