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EP03 OMB

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,683 mi
Last recorded64,683 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 OMB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,683 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine management lamp indicates fault

Fail 30 Jul 2013 64,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear barking brake cables twisted

engine management lamp indicates fault

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management worning lamp indicate fault

n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cables have slight surface damage

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,261 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 55,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,365 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear inidicator lamp has slight condensation but not effecting light output

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 50,365 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear inidicator lamp has slight condensation but not effecting light output

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,097 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine warning sign on

n/s/r tyre wall worn

reverse light housing full of moitures

Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,097 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine warning sign on

n/s/r tyre wall worn

reverse light housing full of moitures

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,285 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 36,285 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,992 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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EP03 OMB is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EP03 OMB, 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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EP03 OMB is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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