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FA03 UCR

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UCR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,769 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,499 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play & offside rear (2.6.2)

Offside Front noise from offside front wheel bearing

front exhaust bracket deterioated

nearside & offside main & rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play & offside rear (2.6.2)

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

front exhaust bracket deterioated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside & offside main & front steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 49,477 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,585 miles

offside mirror slight damage

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,674 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,568 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,284 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,510 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,521 miles

nearside & offside front brake disc pads worn

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,366 miles

front tyres worn close to the tread depth indicators.

hand brake has low reserve travel

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 UCR is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FA03 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

FA03 UCR is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is FA03 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 UCR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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