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FA03 UCJ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,106 mi
Last recorded71,106 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UCJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 71,096 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting bush corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,387 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 70,387 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,439 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,967 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,488 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,009 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 55,009 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,735 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 50,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,270 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,736 miles

N/S/R shock absorber top mounting has become detached from mount reccomend attention asap

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air conditioning operation is weak {not getting cold} suspect refrigerant level is low in system reccomend attention

clutch biting point high in the pedal travel suspect clutch is worn reccomend attention

Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,823 miles

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear,recommend attention.

offside front brake pipe corroding,recommend attention.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,146 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 26,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,094 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,641 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 UCJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UCJ, 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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FA03 UCJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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