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FE03 ZDU

2003 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,584 mi
Last recorded77,584 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear to have been stood (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 77,584 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear to have been stood (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underbody (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,153 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre run to rear o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 66,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre run to rear o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,692 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

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

front wipers poor

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,759 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,505 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 20,854 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber top mounting bush worn

offside rear shockabsorber top mounting bush worn

Pass 16 Feb 2008 16,765 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside rear shockabsorbers top mounting bushes showing signs of wear

slight freeplay at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,814 miles

UNABLE TO INSPECT REAR INERTIA SEATBELTS DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

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 ZDU is a 2003 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZDU, 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 FE03 ZDU registered?

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

Is FE03 ZDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 ZDU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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