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AX53 HHV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,132 mi
Last recorded125,132 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 125,132 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

very bad puncture repair to osf tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2012 125,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

very bad puncture repair to osf tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,480 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,947 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 73,947 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,929 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,843 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,611 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 HHV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX53 HHV, 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 HHV registered?

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

Is AX53 HHV safe to buy?

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