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EN52 VRM

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,625 mi
Last recorded88,625 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VRM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 88,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 88,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,424 miles

When spun, the nearside rear wheel becomes noisy.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,401 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing appeared to be slightly noisy.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 68,979 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,365 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,176 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cannot check nearside rear adult seat belt because child seat fitted

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2009 51,970 miles

slight play in steering rack

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake comes up high

Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,970 miles

hand brake comes up high

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,224 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,865 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 27,685 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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EN52 VRM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN52 VRM, 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 EN52 VRM registered?

EN52 VRM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is EN52 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 VRM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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