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FG53 UTV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,239 mi
Last recorded103,239 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,239 miles

nearside and offside front-rear prake pipes starting to rust at rear

nearside front driveshaft outer gaiter cracking

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre on 2.5mm of tread

offside rear brake pipe from hose starting to rust

oil leak on engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jul 2015 103,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside and offside front-rear prake pipes starting to rust at rear

nearside front driveshaft outer gaiter cracking

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre on 2.5mm of tread

offside rear brake pipe from hose starting to rust

oil leak on engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,720 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,712 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 27 Nov 2013 94,647 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2012 83,344 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine noise

recommend service

Fail 7 Dec 2012 83,344 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine noise

recommend service

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,574 miles

advise both rear tyres getting low on tread

advise handbrake travel high

advise n/s/r seat belt twisted

Fail 25 Nov 2011 66,574 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres getting low on tread

advise handbrake travel high

advise n/s/r seat belt twisted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,645 miles

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

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

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

light scratch front screen

Fail 30 Nov 2010 54,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

light scratch front screen

Pass 5 Dec 2009 46,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,376 miles

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2007 32,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,577 miles

both front wipers split

both rear shocks bottom bushes perished

hand brake comming high

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 UTV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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