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EO53 WJU

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,935 mi
Last recorded66,935 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 WJU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,935 miles

although the fuel tank is secure it has slight up and down movement

both headlight lenses are becoming tarnished which is starting to affect the headlight pattern

both the offside rear and nearside front tyres are wearing more on the outer edges

brake pedal rubber is worn

exhaust system is corroded and although fully secure the front support mounting weld has become detached

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen and the washers would benefit from some attention

offside rear suspension shock absorber has slight movement in the upper bush

the nearside front driveshaft ABS pickup ring is broken. This could be the reason why the brake pedal feels unusual when applied with the vehicle in motion

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,859 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 40,514 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 May 2009 40,514 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,029 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 29,029 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,435 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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EO53 WJU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EO53 WJU, 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 EO53 WJU registered?

EO53 WJU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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