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AO53 UJX

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,256 mi
Last recorded64,256 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,256 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body correded

underneath muddy

Pass 31 Aug 2019 62,876 miles

o/s/r n/s/r wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 62,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/r n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,719 miles

Both sills corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 58,644 miles

o/s and n/s rear arches very rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,053 miles

o/s and n/s rear arches corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,497 miles

o/s and n/s rear arches corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 53,497 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s and n/s rear arches corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,861 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,333 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,970 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 36,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 32,557 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 25,552 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,618 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 UJX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UJX, 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 UJX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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