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FL53 WTZ

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,266 mi
Last recorded67,266 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 WTZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,266 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

N/s registration bulb different colour

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 67,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

N/s registration bulb different colour

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,022 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 53,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,396 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,759 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,758 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 WTZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

FL53 WTZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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