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A19 SXN

1993 Kia Rio

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

198,692 mi
Last recorded198,692 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SXN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 198,692 miles

Corrosion to underside and both front jacking points

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2025 192,463 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 186,403 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2023 186,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper position lamp \side marker not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 184,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 180,470 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 180,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 180,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 176,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 173,861 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 169,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 167,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 163,909 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 160,976 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 160,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 158,638 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 152,093 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 152,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 137,339 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 132,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 129,637 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 126,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 121,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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A19 SXN is a 1993 Kia Rio in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A19 SXN, 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 33 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 A19 SXN registered?

A19 SXN is a 1993 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A19 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 SXN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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