MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres worn to 2 mm tread worn on edges
corrosion to a.b.s rings , corrosion to various brake pipes , slight bind to o/s/f brake
o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
park brake travel high , engine noisy , rear wiper missing , drivers sun visor missing , kerb damage to wheel trims , exhaust system corroded , heavy engine oil leaks
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres worn to 2 mm tread worn on edges
corrosion to a.b.s rings , corrosion to various brake pipes , slight bind to o/s/f brake
o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
park brake travel high , engine noisy , rear wiper missing , drivers sun visor missing , kerb damage to wheel trims , exhaust system corroded , heavy engine oil leaks
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front exhaust bracket broken suporting exaust
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front exhaust bracket broken suporting exaust
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
handbrake needs adjusting slightly
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM03 NYN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 NYN, 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 NYN registered?
FM03 NYN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2003.
Is FM03 NYN safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM03 NYN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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