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FL03 LVZ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,784 mi
Last recorded66,784 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 LVZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,784 miles

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills corroded on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arches on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,761 miles

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,637 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,490 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,598 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,723 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,644 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 44,644 miles

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)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,589 miles

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroding

ns rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

rear shockabsorber top mounting bushes worn

slight movement in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,751 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 LVZ 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 92.3%.

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 FL03 LVZ, 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 FL03 LVZ registered?

FL03 LVZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is FL03 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 LVZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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