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FP03 RNN

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,209 mi
Last recorded115,209 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 RNN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 115,209 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill poorly repaired.

Offside Rear outer sill poorly repaired.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 109,962 miles

Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion.

Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,017 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2016 96,017 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,427 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,938 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,089 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 64,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,266 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 55,344 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 55,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 46,105 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 46,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 36,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,582 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,973 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 RNN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black 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 RNN, 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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FP03 RNN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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