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EX53 HEJ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,023 mi
Last recorded29,023 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,023 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 27,136 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,216 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 25,227 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,818 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,071 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 19,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,765 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,886 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,281 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,794 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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EX53 HEJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX53 HEJ, 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 EX53 HEJ registered?

EX53 HEJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 HEJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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