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FH03 EHT

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,165 mi
Last recorded68,165 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EHT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 68,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2013 60,332 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 51,598 miles

slight tear on edge of nearside wiper blade

Pass 5 May 2011 48,270 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 48,270 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,295 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 39,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,829 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,829 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 30,583 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 30,583 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 24,745 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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FH03 EHT is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH03 EHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH03 EHT registered?

FH03 EHT is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is FH03 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 EHT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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