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FL53 WTY

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,973 mi
Last recorded75,973 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 WTY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner to outer 3mm2mm3mm wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner to outer 3mm3mm1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel speed sensor pickup ring fractured

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak unknown source ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 75,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner to outer 3mm2mm3mm wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner to outer 3mm3mm1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel speed sensor pickup ring fractured

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak unknown source ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,780 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 70,752 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,976 miles

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

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

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

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

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,932 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 57,870 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,564 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,090 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 48,090 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,581 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,581 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,595 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 38,223 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,488 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,172 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 WTY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL53 WTY, 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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FL53 WTY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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