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FE53 SDZ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,206 mi
Last recorded110,206 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

service and handbrake both weak

vehicle has corrosion all round

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 106,705 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,639 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,684 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 76,863 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 76,823 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 67,162 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,247 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 59,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken.

n/s/front tyre wearing outside edge.

Pass 12 May 2010 53,113 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,871 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 396,174 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,260 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 SDZ 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 SDZ, 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 SDZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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