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FP03 LHZ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,464 mi
Last recorded75,464 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 75,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,476 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,791 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,989 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 70,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,511 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 64,485 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,485 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,592 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,342 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,864 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 46,840 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,986 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 26,535 miles

both rear tyre getting close to limit and sidewalls cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,812 miles

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 LHZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

FP03 LHZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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