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FV53 MZP

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,344 mi
Last recorded74,344 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 MZP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,344 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 74,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,566 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 70,555 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch sharp edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,333 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 67,324 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 64,606 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,765 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded but not considered a sharp edge at time of test

Fail 20 Nov 2018 61,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dashboard (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded but not considered a sharp edge at time of test

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

wipers splitting but still adequately clearing screen

Fail 4 Dec 2017 59,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

wipers splitting but still adequately clearing screen

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/end (2.4.A.3)

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

wipers split but still adequately clearing screen

Fail 5 Dec 2016 56,948 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/end (2.4.A.3)

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

wipers split but still adequately clearing screen

Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,620 miles

BOOT TOO FULL TO INSPECT INSIDE PROPERLY

BOTH REAR OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED/PITTED.REAR END OF OS MAIN BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT NOISE

OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS CRACKED.

OUTER SILLS CORRODED AT REAR

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Fail 3 Dec 2015 52,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded END SECTION OF MAIN PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65*14 (4.1.E.1)

BOOT TOO FULL TO INSPECT INSIDE PROPERLY

BOTH REAR OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED/PITTED.REAR END OF OS MAIN BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER SECTION

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT NOISE

OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS CRACKED.

OUTER SILLS CORRODED AT REAR

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,111 miles

OSR tyre wearing low allso quite badly cracked [appears close to exposing cords and going out of shape.]175/65*14 NSR tyre wall cracked.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns screen washer defective.os wiper blade deteriorating.

outer sills corroding at rear!

rear outer brake pipes corroded.main brake pipe to nsr corroded.both main brake pipes corroding at clipped areas.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,180 miles

osr tyre quite badly cracked/perished.175/65*14T

outer brake pipes corroded.rear end of ns main brake pipe corroded.

rear shock absorber top bush`s worn.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,556 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,854 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,169 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,455 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,823 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,126 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 MZP is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MZP, 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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FV53 MZP is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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