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AG03 FXA

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,544 mi
Last recorded147,544 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 FXA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 147,544 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 147,540 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 139,641 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 139,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 130,578 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 130,574 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 123,521 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 114,103 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 114,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 102,991 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,506 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,199 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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AG03 FXA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AG03 FXA, 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 AG03 FXA registered?

AG03 FXA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AG03 FXA safe to buy?

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