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AY03 BZL

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,223 mi
Last recorded43,223 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BZL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,223 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre perished and scuffed worn on edges very close to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,348 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,932 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 36,932 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,959 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,022 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,879 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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AY03 BZL is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY03 BZL, 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 AY03 BZL registered?

AY03 BZL is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is AY03 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 BZL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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