MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal rubber split slightly
Front no. plate cracked slightly
Offside rear foot and handbrake efforts lag
Oil leak nearside front
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre wearing low inner shoulder
rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre wearing low inner shoulder
rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre tread
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly
Nearside rear wheel bearing starting to feel slightly rough
Offside rear brake binding on slightly
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Handbrake travel high
Nearside front tyre tread wearing low
Slight whine from nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front and rear wiper blade split slightly
Srew in offside rear tyre tread
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX53 STZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 STZ, 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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How do I check the history of EX53 STZ?
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What year was EX53 STZ registered?
EX53 STZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 September 2003.
Is EX53 STZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX53 STZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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