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EO03 MXU

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,322 mi
Last recorded78,322 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 MXU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2017 78,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to test emissions due unstable thottle

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,822 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,051 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 65,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,015 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 62,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 54,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,031 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 31,085 miles

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

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

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

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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EO03 MXU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EO03 MXU, 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 EO03 MXU registered?

EO03 MXU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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