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FE53 SGZ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,525 mi
Last recorded85,525 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SGZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,525 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Pass 24 May 2013 70,026 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 52,444 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,667 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,565 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,754 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 41,754 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,184 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,319 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 SGZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

FE53 SGZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is FE53 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 SGZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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