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BF03 ZZS

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,404 mi
Last recorded78,404 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZZS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,404 miles

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,666 miles

both front and rear no. plates starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,932 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 60,932 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing close to minimum tread depth 1.6-2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,651 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 54,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 47,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,032 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 32,636 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,636 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,935 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,862 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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BF03 ZZS is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF03 ZZS, 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 BF03 ZZS registered?

BF03 ZZS is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BF03 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 ZZS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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