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EO53 WSY

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,115 mi
Last recorded35,115 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 WSY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 35,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 34,232 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,408 miles

both outer cv boots perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2018 33,387 miles

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

both outer cv boots perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,616 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 32,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,503 miles

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged 175/65/14

Fail 9 Oct 2015 30,503 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged 175/65/14

Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,955 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 29,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,158 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

Both c/v boots just starting to perrish.

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Clutch pedal notchy.

Smallcuts in N/S/F tyre sidewall & nail in tread.

Spare tyre cracking in sidewall & has nail in tread - Recommend replaced.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 29,158 miles

Both c/v boots just starting to perrish.

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Clutch pedal notchy.

Fine chips in windscreen.

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

Smallcuts in N/S/F tyre sidewall & nail in tread.

Spare tyre cracking in sidewall & has nail in tread - Recommend replaced.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,363 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to crack 175/65/14

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyre not repairable

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2012 28,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to crack 175/65/14

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyre not repairable

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 13 Oct 2011 27,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

centre to rear joint very corroded

nearside front cv boot starting to perish

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread repairable

offside front cv boot starting to perish

offside front tyre has a screw in tread not repairable (175/65/14)

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread and tread starting to crack

Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre to rear joint very corroded

nearside front cv boot starting to perish

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread repairable

offside front cv boot starting to perish

offside front tyre has a screw in tread not repairable (175/65/14)

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread and tread starting to crack

Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,947 miles

nearside front headlight aim on lower limit just within mot limit

o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread on outer edge not repairable 175/65/14

Fail 15 Oct 2010 25,947 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)

nearside front headlight aim on lower limit just within mot limit

o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread on outer edge not repairable 175/65/14

Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,329 miles

Slight play in both N/S & O/S rear shock absorber top mounting bushes.

Suspect clutch worn - Not fully clearing reverse.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,814 miles

Both front tyres worn to ware bands (175/65x14).

Nail in O/S/R tyre tread.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,200 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 10,730 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,730 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 WSY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO53 WSY, 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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EO53 WSY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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