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FP03 RMZ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,839 mi
Last recorded91,839 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 RMZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,839 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,475 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 85,466 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 76,708 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 76,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 67,853 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,015 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R Wheel Centre Cap missing.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,280 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 50,045 miles

exhaust corroding

fronts and offside rear tyres worn close to the tread depth indicators

Pass 16 May 2006 38,436 miles

exhaust generally rusting

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 RMZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

FP03 RMZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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