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FG03 WKA

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,413 mi
Last recorded67,413 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 WKA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,279 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 64,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 64,265 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear part of chassis slightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear part of chassis slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,417 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 45,417 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,418 miles

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

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 32,418 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,166 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 24,066 miles

brake pipes rusty,

Fail 5 Aug 2009 24,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pipes rusty,

Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,316 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,101 miles

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

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes & ferrules

Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,180 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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FG03 WKA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue 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 WKA, 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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FG03 WKA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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