MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
fuel pipe corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth does not meet 1.6 mm over central 3/4 width (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth just meets requirement of 1.6 mm over central 3/4 width (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
fuel pipe corroding
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage fluid return off rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage fluid return off rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear footbrake readings 28% inbalance
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/r tyre perishing
Offside front and nearside front wiper blades slightly deteriated
nearside front, and both rear tyres 2mm
rear wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD52 VHN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FD52 VHN, 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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FD52 VHN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 January 2003.
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