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AF03 ZTV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,540 mi
Last recorded124,540 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ZTV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 124,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 112,212 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 112,212 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 105,727 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 97,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 31 Jan 2009 97,421 miles

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

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,012 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 56,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,283 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,283 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,283 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 ZTV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTV, 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 AF03 ZTV registered?

AF03 ZTV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 ZTV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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