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FM03 NYU

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,046 mi
Last recorded62,046 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 NYU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 62,021 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 58,922 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 58,915 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,927 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 54,410 miles

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

management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2013 48,382 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 48,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2012 43,595 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,579 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,013 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,894 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,186 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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 NYU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FM03 NYU, 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 FM03 NYU registered?

FM03 NYU is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is FM03 NYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 NYU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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