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EY03 FKL

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,123 mi
Last recorded55,123 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 FKL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 43,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,098 miles

Exhaust corrosion.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and nearside front tie rod bushes slightly deteriorated.

Offside front tyre has minor cut to inner sidewall

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 36,098 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside & offside front torsion bar bushes deteriorated

Offside front tyre has minor cut to inner sidewall

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,018 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 31,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,940 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 23,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,053 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,279 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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EY03 FKL 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 83.3%.

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 EY03 FKL, 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 EY03 FKL registered?

EY03 FKL is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is EY03 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 FKL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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