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AP52 EBX

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,625 mi
Last recorded40,625 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EBX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,625 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,829 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,062 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 30,062 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,872 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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AP52 EBX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP52 EBX, 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 AP52 EBX registered?

AP52 EBX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is AP52 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 EBX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP52 EBX have outstanding finance?

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