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FT03 NRX

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,880 mi
Last recorded70,880 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,880 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear arches corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 53,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,164 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 49,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,658 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,112 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 34,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,256 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,499 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,903 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 25,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,656 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,305 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,607 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 NRX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NRX, 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 NRX registered?

FT03 NRX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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