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FH53 HGN

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,894 mi
Last recorded42,894 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HGN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,894 miles

offside front tyre bald on edges

offside side repeater lens missing

offside washers poor

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front stabilizer bar front bush deteriorated

clutch peddle rubber missing

front wipers smearing

nearside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front stabiliser bar front bush deteriorated

both front tyres worn on edges

excessive oil leak

nearside door mirror cover damaged

nearside side repeater lens missing

offside washer poor

Fail 21 Oct 2016 40,689 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front stabiliser bar front bush deteriorated

both front tyres worn on edges

excessive oil leak

front disc's lipped

nearside door mirror cover damaged

nearside side repeater lens missing

offside washer poor

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch slipping

front stabiliser front bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s side repeater lens missing

oil leak

slight play in rear shock absorbers

Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,692 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 36,692 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,422 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 34,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front control arm bushes unbonding slightly

n/s/f brake disc scored

Fail 12 Nov 2012 32,700 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front control arm bushes unbonding slightly

n/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,676 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,544 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

park brake near end of travel

Fail 10 Nov 2010 28,542 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seatbelt sticking in top guide

park brake near end of travel

worn ball joint caused tyre wear

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,472 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 25,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight play to both rear bearings.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 19,716 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

wear in rear shock absorber top bushes.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 19,715 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

"click" from brake pedal area when brake is applied,recommend attention.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

wear in rear shock absorber top bushes.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 14,757 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,757 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2006 9,281 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 9,274 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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FH53 HGN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FH53 HGN, 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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FH53 HGN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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