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FG03 WKZ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,202 mi
Last recorded89,202 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,130 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 75,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,866 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,963 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,772 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,052 miles

knocking noise from n/s front suspension

Fail 18 Nov 2008 31,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

knocking noise from n/s front suspension

Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,326 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,185 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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 WKZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

FG03 WKZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FG03 WKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 WKZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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