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FG53 UTU

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UTU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TIE BAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TIE BAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR PIPE AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TIE BAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TIE BAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 90,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 82,250 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 82,250 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,024 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,735 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s outer sill damage

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes deteriorating (no excess movement)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s outer sill damage

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes deteriorating (no excess movement)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,981 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 60,962 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 49,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation os rear lamp unit

ns front tyre h speed rated others t speed rated

ns rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,516 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,203 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,727 miles

Near side rear seat belt partially checked as child seat fitted

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)

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 UTU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG53 UTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 UTU registered?

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

Is FG53 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 UTU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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