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AP03 GXK

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 GXK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,649 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 89,283 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 76,789 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,006 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,523 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 59,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 54,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,587 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,896 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,425 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,998 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 21,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,872 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,872 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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AP03 GXK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP03 GXK, 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 AP03 GXK registered?

AP03 GXK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 GXK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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