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FX03 VLJ

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,586 mi
Last recorded91,586 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 91,586 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 91,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 86,424 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 86,424 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,013 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake discs corroded

both side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,013 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake discs corroded

both side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,327 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,232 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 63,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,969 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 50,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,445 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres cut on sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,984 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 22,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,237 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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FX03 VLJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX03 VLJ, 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 FX03 VLJ registered?

FX03 VLJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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