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FV53 MZO

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,878 mi
Last recorded54,878 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 MZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,878 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,514 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 44,440 miles

fuel filter corroded

oil filter leaking

slight noise n/s rear bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2013 44,440 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

fuel filter corroded

oil filter leaking

slight noise n/s rear bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,366 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 40,366 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear in rear shocker bushes

slight weep on power steering

Fail 30 Nov 2011 36,710 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear in rear shocker bushes

slight weep on power steering

Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mounting brakit fractured

Fail 6 Dec 2010 32,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mounting brakit fractured

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,780 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 28,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,509 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,090 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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FV53 MZO is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV53 MZO, 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 FV53 MZO registered?

FV53 MZO is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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