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FG03 WLE

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,449 mi
Last recorded60,449 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 WLE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,449 miles

slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Jul 2012 60,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

a b s rings corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipes corroded

front brake pads worn low

kerb damage to alloys

n s r tyre cracking

o s wiper split

Pass 23 May 2011 55,076 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 14 May 2010 49,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 44,443 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2008 39,129 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WLE is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

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

Is FG03 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 WLE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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