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EA03 OVB

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 OVB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 88,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 88,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,293 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 87,293 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 86,509 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 86,509 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 83,473 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine leaks oil

Fail 26 Feb 2016 80,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine leaks oil

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,494 miles

front No plate dreteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,549 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 66,249 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,249 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,040 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn /corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both wipers split but clearing ok

Fail 19 Feb 2010 58,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both wipers split but clearing ok

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,336 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,336 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,057 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 52,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 40,821 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 25,760 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 OVB is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EA03 OVB, 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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EA03 OVB is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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