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FG03 YCA

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,938 mi
Last recorded57,938 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,938 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,429 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,265 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 51,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,725 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,555 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 46,550 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,795 miles

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber top mounting bushes worn

nearside front antiroll bar link arm top and bottom dust covers split

rear exhaust heat shield inscure

slight tear in nearside front wiper blade

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Jul 2008 45,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber top mounting bushes worn

nearside front antiroll bar link arm top and bottom dust covers split

rear exhaust heat shield inscure

slight tear in nearside front wiper blade

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,629 miles

ns wiper starting to split

rear seat base sprained

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 YCA 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 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

FG03 YCA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is FG03 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 YCA 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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