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FP53 UUM

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,047 mi
Last recorded77,047 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UUM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,047 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded from drum (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 77,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded from drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,978 miles

Nearside Front beam pattern distorted slightly

Nearside Rear arch and sill corroded

Offside Rear arch and sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 71,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge 175/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front beam pattern distorted slightly

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear arch and sill corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge 175/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear arch and sill corroded

Offside Rear brake has slight bind recommend brake check

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,789 miles

cv gaiters deteriorating

slight seepage from power steering

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,773 miles

rear seat base insecure

steering rack appears to have been cleaned off, not leaking at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2017 65,772 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

power steering fluid on minimum level

rear seat base insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,580 miles

n/s cv gaiter

outersills corroding

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,365 miles

cv gaiters deteriorating

oil leak

outersills corroding

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,861 miles

slight oil leak

outer cv gaiters deteriorating

slight seepage from steering system

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,528 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,870 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread close to wear limit

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,747 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear coil spring top mounts corroding

slight seepage from steering rack

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Fail 28 Oct 2011 58,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear coil spring top mounts corroding

slight seepage from steering rack

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,361 miles

slight wear in o/s steering joint

steering rack seal damp

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,740 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in o/s rack joint

Pass 11 Oct 2008 41,827 miles

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

front tyre side walls deteriorating

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,151 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,825 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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FP53 UUM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FP53 UUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP53 UUM registered?

FP53 UUM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is FP53 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 UUM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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