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FE03 AEJ

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 AEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,425 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber appears slighly weak in operation

Fail 22 Apr 2014 90,425 miles

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber appears slighly weak in operation

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,995 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,955 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,908 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 70,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,482 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 62,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,108 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 53,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 45,093 miles

N/S/R tyre near 1.6mm limmit. (175/65r14 82H)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,322 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,274 miles

H rated tyres fitted to front T rated tyres fitted to rear

nail in ns rear tyre

ns rear door damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2006 26,274 miles

H rated tyres fitted to front T rated tyres fitted to rear

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in ns rear tyre

ns rear door damaged

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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FE03 AEJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE03 AEJ, 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 FE03 AEJ registered?

FE03 AEJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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