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AO03 CFA

2003 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,158 mi
Last recorded137,158 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CFA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 137,158 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 137,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 128,672 miles

All coils and shocks corroded

All flexi hoses deteriorated

Exhaust hanger modified and system corroded

Front brakes discs worn

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Front registration plate deteriorated and damaged

Fuel pipe corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2019 128,672 miles

All coils and shocks corroded

All flexi hoses deteriorated

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides front outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust hanger modified and system corroded

Front brakes discs worn

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Front registration plate deteriorated and damaged

Fuel pipe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2018 118,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lots of other under body corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,474 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 106,747 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,441 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,392 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,280 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,144 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,839 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 52,836 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,558 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,523 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 33,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,853 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 6,215 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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AO03 CFA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AO03 CFA, 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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AO03 CFA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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