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FM03 HNU

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 HNU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,045 miles

both front brakes binding

Fail 4 Jan 2012 98,045 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brakes binding

Pass 19 Jan 2011 84,952 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2011 84,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2010 69,991 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,235 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 50,234 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,714 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 31,984 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 31 May 2006 31,984 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

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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FM03 HNU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM03 HNU, 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 FM03 HNU registered?

FM03 HNU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is FM03 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 HNU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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