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AP03 VPC

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,605 mi
Last recorded103,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VPC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,605 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 103,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,934 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,061 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,704 miles

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

FRONT EXHAUST SLIGHT DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT BINDING N/S/FRONT BRAKE

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front wiper blade is deteroirated

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 71,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front wiper blade is deteroirated

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 61,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,723 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 47,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,514 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 39,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,771 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 33,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,975 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 VPC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP03 VPC, 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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AP03 VPC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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