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FV53 NHH

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 NHH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,797 miles

metal brake pipes poor condition in places

nearside rear light unit in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2016 59,796 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

metal brake pipes poor condition in places

nearside rear light unit in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres scrubbed bald on shoulders

n/s/r lamp damaged but not showing white light

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,634 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,196 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 31 Oct 2013 33,196 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,844 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,945 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,840 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,624 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,325 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 NHH is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV53 NHH, 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

How do I check the history of FV53 NHH?

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What year was FV53 NHH registered?

FV53 NHH is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is FV53 NHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 NHH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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