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FE53 SDX

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,634 mi
Last recorded108,634 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,634 miles

drivers rear door damaged but function not impared

Fail 19 Nov 2015 108,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

drivers rear door damaged but function not impared

Pass 21 Nov 2014 106,088 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,937 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 101,937 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,250 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 88,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,302 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,414 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,357 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 47,929 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 SDX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FE53 SDX, 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 FE53 SDX registered?

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

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