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FE53 SDV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,378 mi
Last recorded60,378 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SDV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,378 miles

Both Rear sills corroded. Recommend attention.

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,630 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2016 54,630 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,112 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,204 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,873 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes greased under the vehicle

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased under the vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,452 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,860 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm.inside tread.nearside front tyre worn to 2-3mm.tread depth.

parking brake reserve travel low,recommend attention.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,959 miles

front brakes sticking & disks worn

rear seat base brackets bent not located correctly insecure

slight dampness nearside rear shocker

Fail 30 Aug 2008 24,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes sticking & disks worn

rear seat base brackets bent not located correctly insecure

slight dampness nearside rear shocker

Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,378 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 19,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 14,134 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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FE53 SDV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE53 SDV, 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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FE53 SDV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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