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RJ52 FXW

2003 Kia Rio LX

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,043 mi
Last recorded83,043 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio LX42,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 FXW
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2007 83,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 83,043 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 74,949 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 74,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RJ52 FXW is a 2003 Kia Rio LX in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 RJ52 FXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ52 FXW?

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What year was RJ52 FXW registered?

RJ52 FXW is a 2003 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is RJ52 FXW safe to buy?

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