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FE03 ZDL

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,220 mi
Last recorded110,220 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ZDL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2013 110,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,477 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

rear exhaust mount ins

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,555 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,697 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

rear bumper broken

Fail 28 Sep 2007 58,697 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front exhaust bracket broken

rear bumper broken

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,369 miles

front brake pads appear low †nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2006 45,369 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads appear low †nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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 ZDL is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE03 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

FE03 ZDL is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is FE03 ZDL safe to buy?

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