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FA03 UET

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,442 mi
Last recorded47,442 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UET
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,442 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has very heavy cracking and perishing 10 years old

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also smooth/bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 47,442 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has very heavy cracking and perishing 10 years old

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also smooth/bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 26,981 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,214 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,903 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,818 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,682 miles

both rear tyres have slight deteriation on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,705 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 19,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,392 miles

small cuts in nearside and offside front outer tyre walls

Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,726 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 12,380 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 UET is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UET, 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 UET registered?

FA03 UET is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is FA03 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 UET shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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