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EX53 HFA

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,275 mi
Last recorded65,275 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HFA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 65,275 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2012 60,447 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 53,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2010 53,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,173 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,316 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,935 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 26,935 miles

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

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 HFA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc 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 EX53 HFA, 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

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What year was EX53 HFA registered?

EX53 HFA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is EX53 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 HFA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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