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EA03 OUU

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,277 mi
Last recorded67,277 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 OUU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 67,277 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,067 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,677 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 54,564 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 54,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,499 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 51,494 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 46,275 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 44,780 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,627 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,536 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,080 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer edges

Pass 16 May 2014 38,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 54,312 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 31,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,213 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 12,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 86,129 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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EA03 OUU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EA03 OUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 OUU registered?

EA03 OUU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EA03 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 OUU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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