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AX53 NZH

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,689 mi
Last recorded49,689 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,689 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 49,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps poor

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,493 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 49,493 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,048 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,079 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 48,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,507 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,828 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 45,827 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,819 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 38,718 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,835 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 NZH is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NZH, 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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AX53 NZH is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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