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FP53 WVJ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,628 mi
Last recorded92,628 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,628 miles

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

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

accident damage to vehicle

exhaust corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,071 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 77,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,170 miles

offide rear wheel bearing noisy

slight bind nearside rear

small cuts on offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2010 59,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offide rear wheel bearing noisy

slight bind nearside rear

small cuts on offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,085 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,283 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 WVJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVJ, 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 FP53 WVJ registered?

FP53 WVJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FP53 WVJ safe to buy?

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