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AD03 ZRJ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,724 mi
Last recorded80,724 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZRJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 80,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 80,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 79,797 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,011 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,181 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,290 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,430 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,297 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 52,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 47,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,426 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,304 miles

slight noise from n/s /r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,270 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,542 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,972 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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AD03 ZRJ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD03 ZRJ, 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 AD03 ZRJ registered?

AD03 ZRJ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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