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FH53 HHC

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,460 mi
Last recorded84,460 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sill need wax oil (6.1.B.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,519 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both sides (6.3.1d)

wax oil needed

Fail 10 Mar 2017 83,516 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both sides (6.3.1d)

wax oil needed

Pass 9 Jan 2016 81,331 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both clean and pollish (1.7.5a)

both inner rack joints as slight play

sills floor chassi brake pipes req wax oil grease under body

Fail 6 Dec 2014 77,849 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 6 Dec 2014 77,849 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,205 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 66,170 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 66,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front 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 8 Nov 2011 53,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,163 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise n/s/r and o/s/r shocker top bushes worn and have slight free play

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,586 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,595 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,964 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,622 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 17,619 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)

hand brake free travel needs attention.

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

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