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FE03 TFZ

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,088 mi
Last recorded58,088 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,088 miles

PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

Fail 25 Feb 2014 58,088 miles

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

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

PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,396 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,676 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,674 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 37,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,457 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,466 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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FE03 TFZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red 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 FE03 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

FE03 TFZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is FE03 TFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 TFZ 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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