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FP03 LHW

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,282 mi
Last recorded50,282 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 LHW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 50,282 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 50,281 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2009 35,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 30,616 miles

all position lamps & no. plate lamps do not work with ignition key removed

Pass 19 May 2007 26,029 miles

headlamp aim set to no.3

Pass 9 May 2006 19,293 miles

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

exhaust heatshield clamp corroded

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

paint on brake servo lifting no visable leak

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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FP03 LHW is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP03 LHW, 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 FP03 LHW registered?

FP03 LHW is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is FP03 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 LHW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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