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FG03 UMK

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,892 mi
Last recorded101,892 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 UMK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2017 101,892 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake high

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,973 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,973 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 77,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,605 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,091 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 68,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 65,106 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,104 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,816 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,285 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,722 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,307 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,132 miles

both rear shock absorbers top mounts worn

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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FG03 UMK is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG03 UMK, 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 FG03 UMK registered?

FG03 UMK is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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