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FT03 JBY

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,958 mi
Last recorded45,958 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 JBY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,958 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 41,827 miles

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

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

o/s/sill very rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,827 miles

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

o/s/sill very rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,426 miles

o/s/rear sill rusty and getting weak

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,642 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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FT03 JBY is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FT03 JBY, 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 FT03 JBY registered?

FT03 JBY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is FT03 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 JBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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