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GF03 OUH

2003 Kia Rio LX

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,787 mi
Last recorded81,787 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio LX42,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 OUH
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 81,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 81,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,406 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 59,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 48,156 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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GF03 OUH is a 2003 Kia Rio LX in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,867 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF03 OUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF03 OUH registered?

GF03 OUH is a 2003 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is GF03 OUH safe to buy?

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