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AF03 ZVH

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

22,535 mi
Last recorded22,535 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ZVH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 22,535 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 22,535 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 16,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 12,111 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 12,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 12,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 11,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 11,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 11,483 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,266 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 10,755 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,076 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 9,361 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre walls cracked

offside front tyre walls cracked

offside rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2014 9,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre walls cracked

offside front tyre walls cracked

offside rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2013 8,848 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 8,848 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 7,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,493 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 6,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,809 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 5,242 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,562 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 3,959 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 3,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 3,498 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 ZVH is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

AF03 ZVH is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is AF03 ZVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 ZVH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF03 ZVH have outstanding finance?

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