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ET53 GMY

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,340 mi
Last recorded89,340 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 GMY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 89,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit becoming worn approx 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

engine/gearbox oil leak!

Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,762 miles

Nearside Front engine oil leaking from gearbox side of engine

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,145 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,653 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 56,653 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,047 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper starting to smear and deteriorate

Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,994 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,427 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,646 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,750 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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ET53 GMY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ET53 GMY, 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 ET53 GMY registered?

ET53 GMY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is ET53 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 GMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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