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FX03 XNS

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,991 mi
Last recorded66,991 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,701 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,275 miles

exhaust front pipe support bar broken/rattling.

noise fron osf hub/wheel when rotated [poss` hub or g/box bearing failing!]

nsr tyre bald on raised edge sections.

oil leak.quite large wear lip on front brake discs.

removed obstruction to drivers view from interior mirror.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 55,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust front pipe support bar broken/rattling.

noise fron osf hub/wheel when rotated [poss` hub or g/box bearing failing!]

nsr tyre bald on raised edge sections.

oil leak.quite large wear lip on front brake discs.

removed obstruction to drivers view from interior mirror.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 38,977 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,202 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 37,019 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,126 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 29,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,173 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 21,173 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,294 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 XNS is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX03 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

FX03 XNS is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is FX03 XNS safe to buy?

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