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EX03 XNS

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,181 mi
Last recorded88,181 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XNS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,181 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 88,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,283 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,580 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,953 miles

O/S rear body corroded

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,458 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 71,457 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,661 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 63,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,152 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,822 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 56,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,469 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 47,464 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear wiper blade not cleaning screen

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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EX03 XNS is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 EX03 XNS, 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 EX03 XNS registered?

EX03 XNS is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is EX03 XNS safe to buy?

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