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FE03 ZDG

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,034 mi
Last recorded38,034 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ZDG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,117 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,590 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

engine light on

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,210 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Deterioated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

General Underside Corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2016 31,210 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Deterioated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

General Underside Corrosion

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust hanger deteriated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,159 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,540 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,954 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,069 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 15,895 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,604 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both lower arm ball joint gators adrift

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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FE03 ZDG is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FE03 ZDG, 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 FE03 ZDG registered?

FE03 ZDG is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is FE03 ZDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 ZDG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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