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FG53 FLB

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,904 mi
Last recorded70,904 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FLB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,904 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 70,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,838 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,837 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer 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 recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven o/s lagging (3.7.B.2)

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

suspect brake master cylinder seal has burst !!!!!!

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,454 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 56,454 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 48,704 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 48,704 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,208 miles

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

front exhaust mounting corroded away from pipe

Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front exhaust mounting corroded away from pipe

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,832 miles

front pads getting thin

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,019 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread and sidewalls

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 May 2010 30,798 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

some deterioration in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 25,474 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,936 miles

slight play in steering o/s rack oil leak on g/box

Fail 15 Feb 2008 18,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in steering o/s rack oil leak on g/box

Pass 7 Oct 2006 14,095 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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FG53 FLB is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG53 FLB, 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 FG53 FLB registered?

FG53 FLB is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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