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BF03 ZYN

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,238 mi
Last recorded125,238 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZYN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

brake pipes corroded nearside rear

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 125,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded & holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber bracket corroded away / broken (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded & holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock top mount corroded & holed (rear inner wing) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top spring mount corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

brake pipes corroded nearside rear

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush worn / knocking

Oil leak ()

both front headlight lenses opaque

both rear spring top mounts corroded

front & rear number plates deteriorated

handbrake travel

rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 120,700 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak ()

both front headlight lenses opaque

both rear spring top mounts corroded

front & rear number plates deteriorated

handbrake travel

rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,503 miles

both rear coil spring top mounts badly corroded

fuel pipe corroded nearside rear

handbrake travel

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

rear trailing arm oofside corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 113,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear coil spring top mounts badly corroded

fuel pipe corroded nearside rear

handbrake travel

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

rear trailing arm oofside corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,200 miles

exhaust corroded

headlight lenses opaque

o/s/r axle corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 105,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

headlight lenses opaque

o/s/r axle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,425 miles

engine oil leak from oil filter area

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear flange corroded

handbrake travel

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear top coil spring mount corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,425 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak from oil filter area

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear flange corroded

handbrake travel

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear top coil spring mount corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,039 miles

both front headlight lenses opaque and scratched

exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak from around oil filter

Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front anti roll bar limks worn

both front headlight lenses opaque and scratched

exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak from around oil filter

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,831 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,859 miles

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

play in o/s antiroll bar link

front exhaust pipe braket loose

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,675 miles

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

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

both blades split

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,936 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2009 59,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust corroded at rear

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,414 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 45,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,746 miles

Crack in o/s/f door mirror

Fail 25 Mar 2006 37,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

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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BF03 ZYN is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BF03 ZYN, 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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BF03 ZYN is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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