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FG03 UML

2003 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,298 mi
Last recorded75,298 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,298 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' STONE CHIP (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER 4MM SLIGHT DAMAGED TO OUTER WALL (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,298 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' STONE CHIP (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER 4MM SLIGHT DAMAGED TO OUTER WALL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,807 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,647 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 67,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,763 miles

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

offside front tyre outer wall damaged due to tyre run flat

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,884 miles

brake pipes greased

coolant leak from bottom rad hose

engine and gearbox oil residue build up

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre flat

o/s/f tyre low on pressure

play to n/s/r wheel bearing

slight cracking to both front outer cv boots

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2012 60,884 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake pipes greased

coolant leak from bottom rad hose

engine and gearbox oil residue build up

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre flat

o/s/f tyre low on pressure

play to n/s/r wheel bearing

slight cracking to both front outer cv boots

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,825 miles

damage on wheel trims scratchers on rear bumper dents on o/s doors oil on g/box exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,825 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

damage on wheel trims scratchers on rear bumper dents on o/s doors oil on g/box exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,395 miles

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped

stone chip in screen , wipers smearing , kerb damage to wheel trims , minor dents/scratches to body work , engine/gear box oil leaks , exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,332 miles

damage to rear bumper damage on wheel trims lip on front brake discsexhaust rusting rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 1 Apr 2009 42,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

damage to rear bumper damage on wheel trims lip on front brake discsexhaust rusting rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,285 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 35,285 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,755 miles

Front drop links cracking

Front tyres badly worn inside edges

N/S front tyre on limit

Play in N/S/F wheel bearing - borderline

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

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 UML 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 64.7%.

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 FG03 UML, 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 UML registered?

FG03 UML is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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