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FE03 TEU

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,074 mi
Last recorded74,074 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 TEU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,074 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,617 miles

BRAKE PIPES ABOVE FUEL TANK NOT VISIBLE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,710 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,513 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 43,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,173 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TEU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE03 TEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE03 TEU registered?

FE03 TEU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FE03 TEU safe to buy?

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