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EX53 OTK

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,465 mi
Last recorded64,465 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OTK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,465 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR SEATS FOLDED AWAY

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 23 Nov 2013 52,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,916 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to windscreen

Fail 15 Nov 2011 43,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to windscreen

engine mangment light staying on

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,854 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,106 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,934 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,902 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,975 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 OTK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX53 OTK, 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 OTK registered?

EX53 OTK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EX53 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 OTK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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