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AD03 ZRZ

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,037 mi
Last recorded58,037 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,037 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 58,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2015 55,406 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2015 55,406 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,960 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,659 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 32,607 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,285 miles

front brake pads about 3/4 worn

Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,773 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 ZRZ is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 ZRZ registered?

AD03 ZRZ is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 ZRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ZRZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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