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EX53 OTR

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,990 mi
Last recorded86,990 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,990 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 86,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,052 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 off (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 63,773 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 off (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,399 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 61,399 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 57,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 52,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,864 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 45,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,325 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 41,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 37,163 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 37,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,486 miles

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

osr tyre starting to perrish

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 OTR is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

EX53 OTR is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is EX53 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 OTR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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