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AF03 RZB

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,201 mi
Last recorded74,201 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 RZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering

wear on front tyres

Fail 14 Feb 2013 74,192 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering

wear on front tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 62,672 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,958 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 48,958 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,719 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake lever nearing end of travel

rear number plate deteraiting

Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,699 miles

LOng travel on park brake lever

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,021 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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AF03 RZB is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF03 RZB, 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 AF03 RZB registered?

AF03 RZB is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AF03 RZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 RZB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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