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AU03 XRY

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,823 mi
Last recorded85,823 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XRY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 85,823 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel arches are corroded/ rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,052 miles

rear wheel arches deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,706 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer sills are slightly corroded

rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 70,078 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear wheel arches and sills are slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 69,999 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel arches are corroded/rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,883 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,777 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 69,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All flexible brake hoses corroded at ferrules.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak From engine oil filter at rear of engine ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,241 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,010 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,997 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,228 miles

srs light on(no failure under 5680)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 64,032 miles

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

srs light on(no failure under 5680)

Pass 16 May 2011 56,771 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 10 May 2010 50,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 44,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,183 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 30,528 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,674 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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AU03 XRY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AU03 XRY, 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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AU03 XRY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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