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FL53 WTD

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 WTD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 121,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 119,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 117,126 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 114,199 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 109,891 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside & offside rear sills slight corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2018 109,891 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired & offside rear sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside & offside rear sills slight corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,861 miles

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

nearside & offside outer sills slight corrosion rear

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,478 miles

nearside & offside outer sills slight corrosion at rear

Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

nearside & offside rear outer sills slight corrosion

steering wheel outer cover slight deterioation

Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,712 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,647 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,337 miles

offside& nearside outer cv boots cracking

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 86,306 miles

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

offside& nearside outer cv boots cracking

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,549 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 66,548 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,406 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 48,447 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,367 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,044 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,480 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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FL53 WTD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL53 WTD, 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 FL53 WTD registered?

FL53 WTD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is FL53 WTD safe to buy?

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