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FG03 WKK

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,819 mi
Last recorded64,819 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,819 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2016 566,606 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,867 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,419 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,217 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,217 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) DANGEROUS

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,402 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 47,449 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front exhaust bracket poor.

o/s/r tyre poor.

rear brake pipes poor.

wipers poor.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,449 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front exhaust bracket poor.

o/s/r tyre poor.

rear brake pipes poor.

wipers poor.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,568 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 45,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,319 miles

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when wheel rotated,recommend attention.

rear shock absorbers top bushes deteriorating slightly.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 43,319 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when wheel rotated,recommend attention.

rear shock absorbers top bushes deteriorating slightly.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,146 miles

rear brakes imbalaanced , damage to wheel trims , exhaust system cororded , all tyres perrished/cracking , brake hoses perrished , both front tyres badly worn on outer edge , rear tyres badly cracked in side walls , o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,229 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,366 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 WKK 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 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 WKK, 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 WKK registered?

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

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