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FL53 WTF

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,334 mi
Last recorded56,334 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 56,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 56,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 45,073 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 38,816 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 38,793 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 34,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 34,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 29,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 23,638 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 18,521 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 18,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 13,387 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 9,866 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 9,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,519 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,347 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 9,148 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 8,622 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 8,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 7,941 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,490 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 WTF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

FL53 WTF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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