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AP03 GXW

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,969 mi
Last recorded56,969 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 GXW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,133 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres outer walls slightly perished/cracked

o/s/f tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,224 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,838 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,569 miles

Nearside 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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AP03 GXW is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GXW, 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 AP03 GXW registered?

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

Is AP03 GXW safe to buy?

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