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FE03 TGK

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,432 mi
Last recorded76,432 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 TGK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,432 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 76,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill, corroded/holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,292 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 75,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 73,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 71,386 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 62,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,259 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,798 miles

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear.

slight wear in rear shock absorber top bushes.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,588 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 TGK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TGK, 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 TGK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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