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AO53 NXM

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,941 mi
Last recorded87,941 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 87,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Oct 2016 87,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,988 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,245 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 74,244 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,941 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,603 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,214 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 59,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,208 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,157 miles

0/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,820 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,420 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 NXM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver 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 NXM, 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 NXM registered?

AO53 NXM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is AO53 NXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 NXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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