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AG03 FXB

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,149 mi
Last recorded39,149 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 FXB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 39,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

noise from n/s/r wheel

Fail 29 Jun 2012 28,909 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front wheel (brakes) catching

noise from n/s/r wheel

Fail 16 Jun 2011 28,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,727 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,763 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,763 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 10,680 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 FXB is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

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

Is AG03 FXB safe to buy?

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