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AO53 UJY

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,965 mi
Last recorded96,965 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UJY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear parallel pipe ( right ) (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and upper coil spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 96,959 miles

Emissions not tested poor running, high lambda (7.3.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear parallel pipe ( right ) (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and upper coil spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,054 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 94,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre bald inne edge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 91,547 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre bald inne edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 88,057 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 88,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2012 82,532 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 82,532 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)

Pass 24 May 2011 72,765 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 72,677 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,954 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,833 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 62,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 57,203 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 34,901 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 14,122 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 UJY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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