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EX53 UFD

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,732 mi
Last recorded76,732 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UFD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 76,732 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker top bushes (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shockers (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 76,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear shockers (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 72,220 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake pipes covered with greese

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,900 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 66,853 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,202 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,674 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 100,991 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,477 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,302 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 UFD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UFD, 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 UFD registered?

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

Is EX53 UFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 UFD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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