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CF03 CZA

2003 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,863 mi
Last recorded70,863 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio50,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 CZA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,327 miles

Both front and o/s rear tyres are close to the limit.

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Corrosion starting on rear of sills.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 64,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front and o/s rear tyres are close to the limit.

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Corrosion starting on rear of sills.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 55,190 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,190 miles

N/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,619 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 29,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,627 miles

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 19 Jun 2006 15,456 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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CF03 CZA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CF03 CZA, 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 CF03 CZA registered?

CF03 CZA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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The MOT history for CF03 CZA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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