2003 KIA RIO 1.3L Petrol · HW53 BVV
2003 KIA RIO (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 43,233 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW53 BVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 43,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW53 BVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Rio (HW53 BVV) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HW53 BVV Mileage History
- 08/08/202342,997 mi
- 23/08/202443,231 mi+234 mi
- 23/08/202442,231 mi-1,000 mi
- 26/08/202543,233 mi+1,002 mi
- 27/08/202543,233 mi
Average of roughly 115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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