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AX53 HHT

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,126 mi
Last recorded53,126 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HHT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,126 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,963 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 42,640 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,263 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 27,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,495 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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AX53 HHT is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AX53 HHT, 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 AX53 HHT registered?

AX53 HHT is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is AX53 HHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 HHT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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