2003 KIA RIO 1.3L Petrol · HF53 FRV
2003 KIA RIO (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 32,455 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF53 FRV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2023
- 32,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF53 FRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Rio (HF53 FRV) between September 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
HF53 FRV Mileage History
- 22/09/202131,037 mi
- 28/09/202131,080 mi+43 mi
- 01/02/202332,455 mi+1,375 mi
- 01/02/202332,455 mi
Average of roughly 1,042 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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