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FV53 WCC

2003 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,695 mi
Last recorded77,695 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 WCC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,692 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 67,649 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2012 67,649 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,515 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 56,363 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front screen chipped in A zone less than 10 mm

nearside front bolt missing from ABS senser

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,939 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,536 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,303 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 WCC is a 2003 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

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

Is FV53 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 WCC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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