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AP03 VPD

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,634 mi
Last recorded132,634 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VPD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 132,634 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,777 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 112,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,174 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,174 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,812 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,812 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 1 Oct 2012 55,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,507 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,392 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,792 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 37,792 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,334 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,778 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 VPD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VPD, 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 VPD registered?

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

Is AP03 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 VPD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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