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AO53 UJP

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,713 mi
Last recorded68,713 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 68,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2019 68,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,452 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 59,373 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,984 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,128 miles

front tyres starting to crack in outer parts of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,147 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,408 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 22 Sep 2014 45,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,069 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,112 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,790 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,295 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,244 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,029 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R brake draging.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 UJP is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UJP, 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 UJP registered?

AO53 UJP is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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