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FP03 RNA

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,676 mi
Last recorded112,676 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 RNA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2014 112,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,440 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 63,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,746 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,888 miles

Slight play to osf anti roll bar drop link ball joints. Heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes. Front tyres worn on inner edges. Front pads worn low. Front brake discs slightly lipped

Wipers smearing screen. Rear wiper inoperative. Accident damage to front & rear bumpers. Surface corrosion to exhaust system. Osf tie bar forward bush split & unbonded.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,896 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattling.

Pass 10 May 2006 19,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread depth

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 RNA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RNA, 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 RNA registered?

FP03 RNA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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