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FH52 LRX

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,914 mi
Last recorded78,914 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 LRX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,914 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,191 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear door handle broken but still works

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,619 miles

front exhaust mount broken

offside front inner tyre worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,705 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,520 miles

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER DOOR HANDLE INSECURE

Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER DOOR HANDLE INSECURE

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,230 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,000 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 21,000 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

movement in n/s/front link arm

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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FH52 LRX 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 83.3%.

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 FH52 LRX, 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 FH52 LRX registered?

FH52 LRX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is FH52 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 LRX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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