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EN03 ZDV

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,210 mi
Last recorded54,210 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 ZDV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,210 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 54,201 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,611 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 50,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre split on inner wall

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,055 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 48,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,423 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 41,423 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,838 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,838 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,482 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 31,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,775 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 28 Apr 2011 20,069 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,068 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 19 Jun 2007 10,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 8,246 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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EN03 ZDV is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EN03 ZDV, 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 EN03 ZDV registered?

EN03 ZDV is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is EN03 ZDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 ZDV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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