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EO03 MXV

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,049 mi
Last recorded59,049 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 MXV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,120 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads can not be seen

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,753 miles

Both rear wheel bearings feel slight roughness when rotated.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 50,753 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,137 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,864 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 6,851 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)

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 MXV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO03 MXV, 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 EO03 MXV registered?

EO03 MXV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is EO03 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 MXV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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