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EN52 XSU

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,104 mi
Last recorded89,104 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 XSU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 89,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 89,100 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 88,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 57,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,416 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 32,416 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 78,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 75,643 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 61,368 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 XSU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSU, 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

How do I check the history of EN52 XSU?

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What year was EN52 XSU registered?

EN52 XSU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is EN52 XSU safe to buy?

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