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FA03 LVM

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,483 mi
Last recorded48,483 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 LVM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 45,271 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,116 miles

offside steering arm has slight movement

Fail 2 Oct 2012 42,116 miles

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

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

offside steering arm has slight movement

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,987 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 38,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,037 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,407 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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FA03 LVM is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA03 LVM, 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 FA03 LVM registered?

FA03 LVM is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FA03 LVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 LVM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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