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FL03 LWC

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,523 mi
Last recorded53,523 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,523 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 14 Oct 2012 44,494 miles

body dents scratched

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

n/s outer sill heavily dented

n/s/f tyre edges wearing and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

screen chipped

steering/suspension components corroding

wheel trims scuffed

Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,313 miles

o/s/r door dented, damage to wheel trims, slight marks to various body pannels, damage to n/sf front outer sill

slight smear from n/s wiper, exhaust system corroded, exhaust heat shield loose, front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2010 31,504 miles

Brake fluid resivoir overfilled

Brake hoses perished & cracking

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Gearbox wet with oil

Kerb damage to alloy wheels

Large stonechip in zone "B" of windscreen

Minor dents & scratches to various panels

NSF outer sill badly damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF outer sill damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer cv gaiters worn & perished

Rear brakes heavily imbalanced

Suspension bushes perished & cracking

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,504 miles

Brake fluid resivoir overfilled

Brake hoses perished & cracking

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Gearbox wet with oil

Kerb damage to alloy wheels

Large stonechip in zone "B" of windscreen

Minor dents & scratches to various panels

NSF outer sill badly damaged

OSF outer sill damaged

Outer cv gaiters worn & perished

Rear brakes heavily imbalanced

Suspension bushes perished & cracking

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,295 miles

signs of front shock absorbers leaking previously

wheel trims damaged , outer c.v boots cracking ,

Fail 8 Oct 2009 26,295 miles

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

front tyres badly cracked in side wall

signs of front shock absorbers leaking previously

wear to front brake discs

wheel trims damaged , outer c.v boots cracking ,

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,846 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside wiper blade starting to tear

Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,399 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 13,399 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front numberplate cracked

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 LWC 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 FL03 LWC, 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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FL03 LWC is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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