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AO53 ZFX

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,008 mi
Last recorded40,008 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZFX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,248 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 38,248 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2011 35,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 35,588 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,932 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 15,489 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,489 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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AO53 ZFX is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO53 ZFX, 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 AO53 ZFX registered?

AO53 ZFX is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is AO53 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 ZFX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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