CarVerify

Free Car Check

AG03 FXD

2003 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,224 mi
Last recorded96,224 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 FXD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres low

both cv joints noisey

both rear wheel arches and rear of sills rusting

Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake pipes amd both front to rear brake pipes surface rusting

both rear wheel arches/ sill areas rusting

Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,177 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,222 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,239 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,025 miles

n/s/r tyre perished. outter sidewall.

o/s/f tyre wearing on in ner edge.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,082 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,154 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,078 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AG03 FXD is a 2003 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AG03 FXD, 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

How do I check the history of AG03 FXD?

You can check the full history of AG03 FXD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AG03 FXD registered?

AG03 FXD is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AG03 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 FXD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AG03 FXD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AG03 FXD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.