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EX03 XNZ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,160 mi
Last recorded57,160 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2016 57,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

nearside front outer tyre wall deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,619 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,058 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine light on dashboard

slight defect n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jan 2014 48,058 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine light on dashboard

slight defect n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,846 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight defect n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 46,846 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight defect n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,566 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 45,565 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,121 miles

front tyres wearing low

o/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to perrish

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jan 2011 41,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres wearing low

o/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to perrish

o/s/r brake fluctuating

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2010 36,073 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,842 miles

both c.v gaiters starting to perish

n/s outer sill corroding

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jan 2009 31,842 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both c.v gaiters starting to perish

n/s outer sill corroding

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,265 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 27,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 13,500 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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EX03 XNZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

EX03 XNZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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