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FB03 AEZ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,196 mi
Last recorded61,196 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 AEZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2019 61,196 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,062 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 40,157 miles

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

corrosion under body

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,148 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 40,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,918 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 34,036 miles

both front brake discs worn with regard to thickness

both rear tyres cracked to the outer wall not showing the cords etc

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,689 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,382 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,128 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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FB03 AEZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB03 AEZ, 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 FB03 AEZ registered?

FB03 AEZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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The MOT history for FB03 AEZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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