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AG03 ZLY

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,971 mi
Last recorded37,971 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 ZLY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,971 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,695 miles

N/Side front tyre perished

Fail 12 Jul 2012 32,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,681 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,241 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,903 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 26,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r (front to rear) steel brake pipe pipe in poor condition, also o/s/r

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 22,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,759 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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AG03 ZLY 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 81.8%.

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 ZLY, 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 AG03 ZLY registered?

AG03 ZLY is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is AG03 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 ZLY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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