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AY03 FLG

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,517 mi
Last recorded72,517 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FLG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,517 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded and at joints

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 72,517 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded and at joints

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 69,292 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 69,292 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 66,026 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 61,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 57,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 52,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,795 miles

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

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

wipers just clear screen

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,378 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,837 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 22,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AY03 FLG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY03 FLG, 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 AY03 FLG registered?

AY03 FLG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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