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FA03 UCU

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,327 mi
Last recorded94,327 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,327 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 94,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,298 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,704 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,826 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,153 miles

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/f staberliser bar has slight play in bush

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,955 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,355 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,547 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

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 UCU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

FA03 UCU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is FA03 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 UCU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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