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FL03 FSG

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,123 mi
Last recorded90,123 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 FSG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front inners (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

Surface perishing on both front tyre treads

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front inners (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

Surface perishing on both front tyre treads

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 88,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inners (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear inners (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Near side front lower sill damaged

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

Surface perishing on both front tyre treads

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,920 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Timing belt?

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,099 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,441 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 81,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2012 78,943 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 75,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,512 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 70,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,428 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 53,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r.tyre outer wall showing small signs of cracking.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r.tyre outer wall showing small signs of cracking.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,401 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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FL03 FSG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL03 FSG, 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 FL03 FSG registered?

FL03 FSG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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