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FE03 THN

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,135 mi
Last recorded127,135 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 THN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 127,135 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 127,133 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 118,115 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 118,112 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 115,825 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

front pads getting low

h/brake close to stop

Fail 16 May 2012 115,825 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

front pads getting low

h/brake close to stop

Pass 26 May 2011 105,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 97,243 miles

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

Fail 18 May 2010 97,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

Pass 18 May 2009 87,614 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 87,574 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 61,331 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 61,263 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,423 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 THN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 THN, 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 THN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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