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AY03 FMU

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,322 mi
Last recorded80,322 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2006
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FMU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2006 80,322 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 80,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 FMU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AY03 FMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY03 FMU?

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What year was AY03 FMU registered?

AY03 FMU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AY03 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 FMU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY03 FMU have outstanding finance?

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