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FE03 TGF

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,594 mi
Last recorded81,594 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 TGF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 81,594 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing thin

front exhaust bracket broken. system still adequately supported

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 81,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip wearing thin

front exhaust bracket broken. system still adequately supported

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 74,451 miles

all brake pipes corroded (borderline)

both front tyres on legal limit inner edges (borderline)

both rear upper shocker bushes worn

long handbrake travel

play o/s/r wheel bearing (borderline)

Pass 20 May 2011 62,018 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 62,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 52,276 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 52,276 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre split on side walls

osf tyre worn below limits on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,019 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 44,019 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,988 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,988 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 May 2007 28,662 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,160 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 TGF is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TGF, 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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FE03 TGF is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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