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FV53 WCF

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,759 mi
Last recorded76,759 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 76,759 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 76,759 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 70,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,209 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in inner joint

Fail 18 Sep 2015 61,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in inner joint

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,178 miles

O/S/F track rod end has slgiht play

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,512 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,184 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,803 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,221 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,756 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,628 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,211 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 WCF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

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

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